Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

A health organization seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse in Port Hardy, British Columbia. The role involves providing personal care, performing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience depending on the specialization. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to administer medications and use related equipment. This position focuses on patient and staff safety and continuous improvement in care quality.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of perinatal education program for perinatal positions.
• 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience for perinatal positions.
• Completion of additional education for MHSU positions.
• Two years of recent surgical experience for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Conduct nursing procedures under supervision.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow competency guidelines and agency policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medication administration knowledge

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

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.