Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (219715)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments and provide personal care within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and meet specific education and experience requirements. This role prioritizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Perinatal positions require specific education or experience in acute perinatal care.
• Experience in Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders is required for MHSU positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and provide personal care.
• Operate within the competency guidelines as required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medications

Ability to operate medical equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program or 1 year perinatal experience

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

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and perform nursing procedures as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope.
• Operate 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.