Posted 7 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to perform assessments, plan and provide personal care, and carry out nursing procedures within a multidisciplinary team. The role follows BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards and includes medication administration.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assessments and plan personal care
- Provide personal care and nursing procedures
- Administer medications at full scope of practice
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Follow BCCNM standards and agency protocols
Requirements summary:
- Active BC College of Nurses and Midwives LPN registration
- Perinatal: NRP certification within two years
- Perinatal: perinatal education with breastfeeding course, or one year recent acute perinatal experience
- MHSU positions: additional BCCNM-specified education
- Hip and knee clinic: two years recent surgical or pre-admission clinic experience, or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BC College of Nurses and Midwives LPN registration, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,259 |
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) 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
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.pdfJournal
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