Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (216967)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assess, plan, and provide personal care within established protocols. Candidates must hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have relevant experience in perinatal or mental health settings. This role emphasizes effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plans, and provides personal care.
• Operate within competency guidelines and full scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organize work and implement care plans

Work at full scope of practice

Operate related equipment

Physically perform the duties of the position

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education program or 1 year acute perinatal experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Additional education for Mental Health/Substance Use disorders

2 years recent related surgical experience for Hip and Knee Clinic

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. Continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in 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 nurse operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, as well as agency policies and protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training, And Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions require either (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required for perinatal roles.
• 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 (2) 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 care plans.
• Work at full scope of practice, including medication administration, as required by BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.

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