LPN, Full Scope - Elevate Patient Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC. The role provides patient care within a multidisciplinary team and performs assessments, plans, and nursing procedures in line with BC standards and unit protocols.

The casual position offers varied shifts (07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00) with a Aug 10 2026 start date and requires active LPN registration; perinatal, MHSU and hip/knee

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an LPN.
• Perinatal positions require perinatal education or 1 year recent perinatal experience; NRP within past 2 years.
• MHSU-related practice education per BCCNM requirements.
• Hip/knee clinic requires related surgical/preadmission clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, plan and provide personal care, and carry out nursing procedures.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Administer medications according to standards and unit protocols.
• Operate related medical equipment as required.
• Maintain documentation and communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.

Skills

Communication

Care planning

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

NRP certification within past 2 years

Perinatal education program

MHSU education per BCCNM requirements

Hip/knee clinic experience or related surgical clinic

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC. The role provides patient care within a multidisciplinary team and performs assessments, plans, and nursing procedures in line with BC standards and unit protocols.

The casual position offers varied shifts (07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00) with a Aug 10 2026 start date and requires active LPN registration; perinatal, MHSU and hip/knee