Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. In this vital role, you will provide quality care to residents/clients, perform assessments, and operate within full practice as guided by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Join a respected health authority that prioritizes patient safety and continuous improvement in care standards.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Ability to work at full scope of practice.
• Physically able to carry out position duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Performs assessments, plans, and provides personal care.
• Operates within competency guidelines and agency standards.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Medication Administration

Equipment Operation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

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.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3193.pdf