Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (212850)

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring the nurse to provide care to complex but stable clients. The position involves performing assessments, planning personal care, and executing nursing procedures in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and the physical capability to carry out nursing duties effectively. If you are passionate about improving quality and safety in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of nursing procedures

Ability to operate medical equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Additional education for MHSU positions

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.