Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1900, 1900-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.89 - $43.65 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Mar. 27 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent 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 program manager or designate and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, performs assessments and nursing procedures, provides support with developing, implementing and evaluating plans to meet the needs of the client. The LPN 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 ExperienceGrade 12
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
Class V BC Driver's License
Certificates in CPR, Standard First Aid and Food Safe.
Recent, related experience of one year working with clients with mental illness.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience,
Or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.
Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to organize and prioritize.Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.Ability to manage conflict. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD109.pdf Additional information for applicants 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