Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217265)

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Full Scope practice in Port Hardy, BC. The role involves assessments, personal care, and nursing procedures within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience or education for specific position requirements. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to operate necessary equipment are essential for success in this critical healthcare role, focusing on patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions require completion of a perinatal education program and breastfeeding course, or 1 year of acute perinatal experience.
• Mental Health and Substance Use positions require additional education as per BCCNM.
• Two years' recent surgical and preadmission clinic experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and execute nursing procedures.
• Operate in accordance with competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Mental Health and Substance Use training (for relevant positions)

Two years' surgical and clinic experience (for specific roles)

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, 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 as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and according to agency operating policies and 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 also require (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Perinatal positions also require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years.
• MHSU positions also require completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders are the primary diagnosis.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions also require two (2) years' 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, members of the multidisciplinary team and the public.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

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