Licensed Practical Nurse

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care and perform nursing procedures. In this role, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality care. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess effective communication skills. Experience in specialized areas such as perinatal care or surgical clinics is advantageous. This position is pivotal for patient and staff safety, emphasizing care quality and practice standards.

Qualifications

• Registered as a practicing LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years' relevant surgical and preadmission clinic experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate under nursing standards defined by BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Implement plans of care as directed by management.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical endurance

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.

Responsibilities

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

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.