Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217027)

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

Job summary

Island Health, a leading health authority on Vancouver Island, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing, planning, and providing patient care while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates must have an active registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, with specific qualifications dependent on the position applied for.

Qualifications

• Registered as a practicing LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of perinatal education or recent perinatal experience for specific positions.
• Additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under direction.
• Carry out nursing procedures within full scope practice.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Medication Administration

Ability to Work in a Multidisciplinary Team

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 carries out nursing procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, as well as agency policies, standards, and unit-specific 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) one year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Additionally, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is required.
• MHSU positions require completion of 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

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Deal effectively with others.
• Organize work and implement care plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

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