Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (215894)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide crucial care to stable residents, adhering to agency standards and protocols. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and possess strong communication, organizational, and physical abilities. This position offers an opportunity to impact patient safety and quality of care directly.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College.
• Education for Mental Health/Substance Use may be required.
• Must possess effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents.
• Perform assessments and plan personal care.
• Execute nursing procedures within full scope of practice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Organizational skills

Knowledge for medication administration

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Additional education for Mental Health/Substance Use practice

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 a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.
• For MHSU positions, additional education as required by BCCNM for practice involving Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to plan and implement care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at the full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical capability to perform duties.

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