Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0545-1345, 0615-1415, 1200-2000, 1300-2100 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.89 - $43.65 Paid FTE n/a Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS n/a Planned Start Date Oct. 30 2023 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration 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, 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration 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.Skills And AbilitiesCommunicate 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 carry out the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf Additional information for applicants Surgical or ambulatory experience is an asset. Additional Clauses Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU