Posted 5 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform nursing assessments and procedures and to help plan, deliver and evaluate client care within an interdisciplinary team. The work includes mental health and substance use care, travel between service assignments, and use of a personal vehicle. Candidates must be registered with BCCNM and hold a Class 5 BC driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Perform nursing assessments and procedures
- Support development, implementation and evaluation of client care plans
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Operate within BCCNM standards and scope of practice
- Travel to service assignments, possibly using a personal vehicle
Requirements summary:
- BCCNM registration as a practicing LPN
- Mental health and substance use education for relevant practice
- Class 5 BC driver's licence
- One year of recent experience with clients with mental illness
- CPR, Standard First Aid and Food Safe certificates
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BCCNM registration, CPR, Standard First Aid, Food Safe |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,257 |
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.
Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
- Completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis.
- 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.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability 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.pdfJournal
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