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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (217438)

Island Health

Victoria

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CAD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

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Job summary

A healthcare authority in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare staff. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant training and experience. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety while adhering to the organization’s quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Registration as a practicing LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
  • Completion of perinatal or mental health-specific training for respective positions.
  • Recent experience in acute care settings or related surgical clinics.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assessments and provide personal care to patients.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in patient care.
  • Administer medications and operate medical equipment.

Skills

Effective communication
Organizational skills
Knowledge of medical procedures

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Completion of perinatal education program

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

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