Licensed Practical Nurse Full Scope

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform assessments and provide personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include following nursing procedures and operating within the full scope of practice as defined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates must be registered as an LPN and may require specific experience based on position type. Effective communication and organization are key skills for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Completion of a perinatal education program or 1 year of recent acute perinatal experience.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorder positions.
• Two years of recent surgical and preadmission clinic experience for Hip and Knee Clinic roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide personal care to patients.
• Perform nursing procedures as per competency guidelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of nursing practices

Medication administration

Education

Registered 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.