Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (215134)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Duncan, BC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and a demonstrated ability to provide assessments and personal care, ensuring safety and effective communication with residents and staff. This position promises a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement in health services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Ability to organize care plans and communicate effectively.
• Competency in administering medications and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments and personal care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Operate within the full scope of practice as per BC guidelines.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Nursing Procedures

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (215134)

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.

Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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