Posted 7 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home & Community Care
@ Island Health
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse for its Home and Community Care program. The role provides personal care, performs nursing procedures, conducts home visits and completes client assessments, working both independently and within an interdisciplinary team. It requires BC LPN registration, a BC driver's licence and BCLS Level C, and may require travel by personal vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and perform nursing procedures
- Conduct home visits and client assessments
- Support and direct Community Health Workers
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Contribute to care standards, policies and procedures
Requirements summary:
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives LPN registration
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Basic Life Support Level C
- Two years recent related experience
- Mental health and substance use education for relevant practice
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | BC College of Nurses and Midwives LPN registration, Basic Life Support Level C |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical nursing |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,284 |
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.
Reporting to the Manager or the Designate, working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practice Nurse provides personal care, performs nursing procedures, conducts home visits and completes assessments to ensure quality client care. Contributes to the development of client centered care and self care management standards, policies and procedures. Supports and directs Community Health Workers. Collaborates, consults and acts as a liaison with the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals to facilitate quality care.
The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 Home and Community Care Program operating policies, standards and 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.
- Basic Life Support, Level C certificate. Two years recent related experience.
- Valid BC Drivers license.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and competencies of full scope of Practice currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability for good observation and patient/client assessment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize & prioritize work for self and others.
- Provide culturally sensitive care and services.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including computer and a variety of windows based software.
- Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer and/or the College.
- Use personal vehicle.
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