Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (215166)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing personal care, conducting assessments, and adhering to nursing protocols. Successful candidates will have BC registration and necessary qualifications for specialized areas such as perinatal care.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal positions may require specific education or recent acute perinatal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under supervision.
• Operate within the full scope of practice adhering to protocols.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organize work and implement a plan of care

Knowledge to work at full scope of practice

Operate related equipment

Physically capable of performing duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of a perinatal education program or equivalent experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans, and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to agency policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Perinatal positions require either (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course, or (b) one year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required.
• MHSU positions require additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice involving Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions require two years of recent, related surgical and preadmission clinic experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

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