Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - (222949)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves performing assessments, planning, and providing personal care, all under the guidance of a manager. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess key skills in communication, organization, and nursing competencies, including medication administration. Opportunities may vary based on specialty areas like perinatal care or mental health. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Education and experience requirement varies by position (perinatal, MHSU, Hip and Knee Clinic).

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under supervision.
• Administer medications and operate related equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of nursing practices

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as practicing LPN

Completion of perinatal education program (if applying for perinatal roles)

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.

• 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.