Close Date Location Comox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1530 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $32.84 - $44.96 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Nov. 11 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration 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. 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.pdf

Additional information for applicants This is a booking/clerical position for an ambulatory clinic, with no direct patient care. Primary duties include use of the following computer programs: Cerner Scheduling, PM Office, Microsoft Office to schedule and process physician orders in a busy ambulatory area. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU