Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (219744)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. You will perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and operate within your scope of practice. Qualifications include registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and relevant experience or education. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Recent acute perinatal experience or relevant certifications for perinatal positions.
• Two years of recent surgical and preadmission clinic experience for specific roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and perform nursing procedures.
• Operate in accordance with the competency guidelines and standards of practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program or 1 year of acute 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.