Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (216159)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a dedicated team providing high-quality care. The role includes performing assessments, planning personal care, and adhering to the province's nursing standards. Candidates should possess up-to-date qualifications and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal or surgical clinic experience may be required.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Execute nursing procedures within the full scope of practice.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team under supervision.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organize work and implement care plans

Knowledge of medication administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program or experience

Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Education for Mental Health/Substance Use disorders

2 years of surgical and preadmission clinic experience

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; therefore, continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and carries out 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 specified 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 care plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform duties required by the position.

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