Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (219121)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Victoria seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessments, personal care, and nursing procedures, adhering to standards set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Successful candidates must be registered LPNs with relevant training and experience. This position emphasizes patient care and safety, with opportunities for those in specialized areas such as perinatal health.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of necessary education for perinatal positions if applicable.
• Additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care.
• Administer medications as per guidelines.
• Follow agency policies and unit-specific protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program

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.

Responsibilities

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope carries out assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The role adheres to the competency guidelines and full scope of practice as defined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and follows agency policies 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