Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (223166)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join its multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide care to complex but stable residents, performing assessments and personal care while adhering to BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards. Effective communication and the ability to organize care plans are essential. This position requires LPN registration and offers a collaborative environment focused on patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Completion of additional education for mental health/substance use positions required.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments, planning, and personal care.
• Operate within full scope of practice as per agency protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant

Specialized education for Mental Health/Substance Use practice

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.