Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217030)

Island Health; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse. The role involves performing assessments, providing personal care, and executing nursing procedures. Qualified candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and possess relevant experience for specific positions. The job offers opportunities to work within a teamwork-oriented environment focused on patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal positions require a specific education program or one year of recent experience.
• Additional education is required for Mental Health and Substance Use practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Execute nursing procedures adhering to BC College of Nurses and Midwives guidelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Medication administration

Operational skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN

Completion of a perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Two years of recent surgical experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions

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, provides personal care, and executes nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice 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 must be obtained within the past 2 years.
• 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 plan of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

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