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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.
Job Responsibility:
Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures
The Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope 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
Requirements:
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant
Perinatal positions also require (a) completion of a perinatal education program plus breastfeeding course
or (b) 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience
Perinatal positions also require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the past 2 years
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
Hip and Knee Clinic positions also require two (2) years' recent, related surgical and preadmission clinic experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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