Details:
This is a call our for casuals who will float between multiple sites and departments as required by the operations mandated by management.
Island Health is one of five regional health authorities in British Columbia and the largest employer on Vancouver Island with over 21,500 employees, 1,900 physician partners and 6,500 volunteers.
We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long term disability and extensive extended health plan, plus up to four weeks’ vacation after your first year of employment.
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 Nursing Professionals, and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.
Qualifications & Experience:
Registration with BC College of Nursing Professionals as a practicing LPN registrant.
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 BCCNP, including administering medications.
Operate related equipment.
Physically carry out the duties of the position.