Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (215891)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver exemplary care to residents. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct assessments and provide personal care within the full scope of practice set out by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Applicants must be registered and have strong communication and organizational skills. This role emphasizes patient safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• MHSU positions require additional education as specified by BCCNM.
• Ability to work at full scope, including medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and execute nursing procedures.
• Operate within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Ability to use medical equipment

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to complex but stable residents/clients. Responsibilities include performing assessments, planning and providing personal care, and executing nursing procedures. The LPN operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, adhering to agency policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• MHSU positions require additional education as specified by BCCNM for practice involving primary diagnoses of Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with residents, families, team members, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope, including medication administration, as required by BCCNM.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

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