Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217323)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide personal care and execute nursing procedures within their full scope of practice. This position involves assessments and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, prioritizing patient safety and quality care in alignment with their Vision and Values. Candidates must possess current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives along with relevant qualifications for specialized positions.

Qualifications

• Registered as a practicing LPN.
• Effective communication with patients and team members.
• Organizational ability to implement care plans.
• Knowledge to work at full scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and plan personal care.
• Execute nursing procedures in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to agency policies and unit protocols.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to deal effectively with others

Knowledge of medication administration

Operating relevant equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education course or acute perinatal experience

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Education for managing Mental Health and Substance Use disorders

Surgical and preadmission clinic experience

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. 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 full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to agency policies and unit 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 and breastfeeding course or (b) recent (within 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years is also required.
• MHSU roles require additional education as specified by BCCNM for managing Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.
• Hip and Knee Clinic roles 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, team members, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to implement a care plan.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at the full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Operate relevant equipment.
• Physically capable of performing job duties.

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