Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217323)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves performing assessments, providing personal care, and adhering to the standards of practice set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment as well as necessary certifications for specialty positions. This position is vital for ensuring quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of perinatal education or 1 year recent acute perinatal experience (if applying for perinatal positions).
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use practice (if applying for MHSU positions).
• Two years' related surgical and preadmission clinic experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate in accordance with competency guidelines and full practice scope.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.