Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (218665)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills and relevant experience in perinatal or surgical settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plans, and provides personal care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate according to BC College competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organize work and implement care plans

Knowledge to work at full scope of practice

Operate related equipment

Physically perform the duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Perinatal education program completion

Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Additional education for MHSU positions

Two years related surgical experience for Hip and Knee Clinic

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 quality and safety improvement are 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, along with nursing procedures. The LPN operates according to the competency guidelines and full scope of practice outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, as well as agency policies, standards, and unit-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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.

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