Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (221672)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Canada seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive care for stable residents. The role involves conducting assessments, personal care, and medication administration, ensuring compliance with the standards set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates must have registration as a practicing LPN and may need additional training for Mental Health and/or Substance Use cases.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Additional education for MHSU roles as per BCCNM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments and personal care.
• Administer medications as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Full scope nursing practice knowledge

Equipment operation

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use

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.