Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for complex but stable long-term care residents. You will work under the direction of the Manager or designate within a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, planning and delivering personal care, and nursing procedures in accordance with practice standards.

The role requires registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an LPN, with additional MHSU education if applicable,

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• MHSU positions may require additional education for practice when Mental Health/Substance Use are primary diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments, plans and personal care, and nursing procedures.
• Operate within Standards of Practice and unit protocols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Plan of care

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

LPN registration BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (231977)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

0.87

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

61.89

Planned Start Date

Jun. 30 2026

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.
• 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.