Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217266)

Island Health; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Port McNeill is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments and provide personal care. The ideal candidate must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have effective communication skills. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient and staff safety while adhering to agency standards.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Completion of perinatal education program or one year of perinatal experience for perinatal roles.
• Additional education for practice involving Mental Health or Substance Use disorders for MHSU positions.
• Two years of related experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Execute nursing procedures within competency guidelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under manager's direction.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organize work and implement care plans

Knowledge of medication administration

Operate related equipment

Physically perform the duties of the position

Education

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

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 continuous improvement of quality and safety 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 executes nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the competency guidelines and full scope of practice defined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with agency policies, standards, and 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 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 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.
• Knowledge and competencies to 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.

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