Island Health

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Island Health$68K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
  • Perinatal experience or education is required for perinatal positions.
  • Additional education for Mental Health/Substance Use practice as outlined by BCCNM is necessary for MHSU roles.
  • Minimum two years of related surgical experience required for Hip and Knee Clinic positions.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
  • Ability to organize work and implement a care plan as per guidelines.
  • Demonstrated competency in administering medications and operating relevant equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient assessments and care planning under a supervisor or manager's direction.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatment protocols in accordance with standards.
  • Maintain adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines during care delivery.
  • Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the management of patient care environments to enhance safety and quality of care.
  • Promote patient education and engage families in care plans.

Benefits

  • Rotating days off to accommodate work-life balance.
  • Full-time position with a consistent bi-weekly schedule of 75 hours.
  • Opportunity to work in a multi-site environment, providing diverse experience.
  • Engagement in continual improvement and safety quality initiatives within the healthcare system.
  • Access to a supportive multidisciplinary team for collaboration.
Full Job Description
Close Date

Location

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0730-1930/1930-0730

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jan. 26 2026

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 Experience

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) 1year of recent (within the last 2 years) acute perinatal experience. Perinatal positions also require NeonatalResuscitation 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

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 carry out the duties of the position.


Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD477.pdf

Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU

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