Licensed Practical Nurse Full Scope

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments and provide personal care. This role requires effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to operate related equipment. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience in perinatal care or surgical clinic environments. This position ensures high-quality patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience within the last 2 years for perinatal positions.
• Two years recent surgical clinic experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Operate within the full scope of practice according to agency protocols.
• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Knowledge of nursing standards

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Overview

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

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Perinatal positions: (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course; or (b) 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience within the last 2 years. Perinatal positions also require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years.
• MHSU positions: 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: 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.