Licensed Practical Nurse, Home & Community Care

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide personal care, conduct home visits, and support interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess the necessary skills to ensure quality client care. This position may involve travel and the use of a personal vehicle.

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 practices.
• Two years recent related experience.
• Valid BC Drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and perform nursing procedures.
• Conduct home visits and complete assessments.
• Support Community Health Workers and facilitate quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient/client assessment

Organizational skills

Culturally sensitive care

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C certificate

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; the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or the Designate, the Licensed Practice Nurse provides personal care, performs nursing procedures, conducts home visits and completes assessments to ensure quality client care. Contributes to the development of client-centered care and self-care management standards, policies and procedures. Supports and directs Community Health Workers. Collaborates, consults and acts as a liaison with the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals to facilitate quality care. The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 Home and Community Care Program operating policies, standards and protocols.

Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, perform nursing procedures, conduct home visits and complete assessments to ensure quality client care.
• Contribute to the development of client-centered care and self-care management standards, policies and procedures.
• Support and direct Community Health Workers.
• Collaborate, consult and act as a liaison with the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals to facilitate quality care.
• Travel may be required to meet operational requirements and may involve use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certificate. Two years recent related experience.
• Valid BC Drivers license.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and competencies of full scope of Practice currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability for good observation and patient/client assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize & prioritize work for self and others.
• Provide culturally sensitive care and services.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including computer and a variety of Windows-based software.
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer and/or the College.
• Use personal vehicle.