Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (222999)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse responsible for providing care to complex but stable residents/clients. The role involves performing assessments, planning personal care, and operating according to the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards. Candidates must be registered as a practicing LPN and possess effective communication skills. The position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Additional education required for positions focused on Mental Health and Substance Use.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments and plan personal care.
• Operate within the scope of practice as defined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Ability to deal with others

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Additional education for Mental Health and Substance Use positions

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.