Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (215530)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Nanaimo. The role involves comprehensive patient care within the full scope of practice as per BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, relevant nursing qualifications, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College required to practice as LPN.
• Recent acute perinatal experience or perinatal education program completion is needed for perinatal positions.
• Two years of recent related surgical and preadmission clinic experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under direction of management.
• Execute nursing procedures adhering to agency policies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program 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 requirement to continuously improve 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 executes 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 (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) recent (within 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, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement a care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform duties required by the position.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf