Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community health center where your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse will be pivotal in providing compassionate care to residents. This position emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that patient and staff safety is a priority. You will be responsible for performing assessments, planning care, and executing nursing procedures in accordance with established standards. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the required qualifications, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health/Substance Use care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments, personal care, and nursing procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of nursing procedures

Equipment operation

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Additional education in Mental Health/Substance Use

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (199438)

Cormorant Island Community Health Centre - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900/ 1900-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jan. 13 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 provides care to complex but stable residents /clients. Performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. 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 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.
• Completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis.

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 able to carry out the duties of the position.