Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217250)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive nursing care and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team. The position requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and may involve specialized experience in perinatal or mental health care. Effective communication and organizational skills are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Education or experience in perinatal care or mental health.
• Recent experience in related surgical clinics for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide personal care.
• Perform nursing procedures within the full scope of practice.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of a perinatal education program or one year of acute perinatal experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Education as specified by BCCNM for MHSU practice

Two years of recent surgical and preadmission clinic 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. The commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in this position.

Under the supervision of the Manager or designate and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, conducts assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs 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 communication skills, both verbal and written, with residents, families, co-workers, team members, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf