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Orthopedic Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Orthopaedic Licensed Practical Nurse on Vancouver Island to perform nursing assessments, personal care and procedures, plus orthopaedic technician work such as applying and removing casts and splints and managing traction equipment. The role requires BC LPN registration and orthopaedic technology training with two years of technician experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform nursing assessments and personal care
- Apply and remove casts and splints
- Set up, monitor and adjust traction equipment
- Carry out nursing procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as LPN
- Orthopaedic Technology training
- Two years of orthopaedic technician experience
- Ability to administer medications at full scope of practice
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN, BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration |
| Fields of study | Orthopaedic Technology |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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, Clinical Coordinator or designate and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. Performs a variety of orthopaedic technician functions such as applying and removing casts and splints and setting up, monitoring, and adjusting traction equipment as directed by the physician. The Orthopaedic 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 Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
Completion of recognized training in Orthopaedic Technology plus two years of Orthopaedic technician experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
- Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD476.pdfJournal
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