Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Victoria, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse responsible for providing care to complex but stable residents. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be capable of implementing care plans. The role includes performing nursing assessments, personal care tasks, and adhering to established protocols in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Additional education required for MHSU positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents and clients.
• Perform assessments and plan personal care.
• Follow nursing procedures as per agency policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility in dealing with others

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medication administration

Operational ability with related equipment

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

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

Completion of additional education for mental health and 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.