Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (222490)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments and provide personal care within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess strong communication skills. The role includes continuously improving quality and safety in patient care and requires the ability to work effectively under supervision. This is a full-scope practice position with additional training required for specialized roles.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of additional education as required for specific roles.
• Physical capability to carry out job duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care within full scope of practice.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a manager.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medication administration knowledge

Equipment operation

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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 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: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.

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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.