Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for long-term care to support complex but stable residents. You will perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and carry out nursing procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities align with BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards; you'll work within unit protocols and agency policies to improve patient safety and quality care. This is a temporary FT position with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to complex but stable residents/clients under supervision of a Manager or designate.
• Performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures.
• Operates within Standards of Practice and agency policies while following unit protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Care planning

Clinical nursing skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

LPN registration BC CNMs

Mental Health/Substance Use training

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (236732)

Close Date

Location

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

1500-2300

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 1 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.
• 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.

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.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.