Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (215719)

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

Job summary

A leading health organization in Canada seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for complex but stable residents/clients. The role includes performing assessments and nursing procedures in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, adhering to the standards set by the BC College of Nurses. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Practicing LPN registrant with registration in British Columbia.
• Additional education for Mental Health and Substance Use positions may be required.
• Competent in full scope of practice as per BC College of Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments and nursing procedures as required.
• Implement and organize plans of care within competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of nursing procedures

Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.

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