Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (216926)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse in Victoria, Nova Scotia, to provide care for patients. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, and administering personal care and medications. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Skills required include effective communication and the ability to organize care plans. This position is focused on patient safety and quality improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of additional education for Mental Health/Substance Use practice if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents/clients in a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Administer medications as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medications

Ability to operate equipment

Effective interpersonal skills

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