Licensed Practical Nurse

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments, provide personal care, and work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the ability to operate within the full scope of practice. Applicants must be effective communicators with strong organizational skills and a capacity to carry out the physical duties of the job.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use positions (if applicable).
• Two years recent surgical and preadmission clinic experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate within the full scope of practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

LPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of perinatal education program (if applicable)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (if applicable)

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.