Island Health
Licensed Practical Nurse - Long -Term Care (Multiple Openings) - (187925)
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Job Description
- Req#: 1879235
Build meaningful relationships with patients and coworkers. Join the Long-Term team at Island Health!
Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to complex but stable residents /clients. Performs assessments, plans, and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. 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 agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.
We are currently hiring licensed practical nurses for our long-term care facilities across Vancouver Island. If you are someone who cares about your community and would like to be a part of something bigger, this may be your opportunity to showcase your knowledge, skills and abilities.
We have full-time, part-time, temporary and casual positions available. Apply today and begin your career in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Why Island Health?
We know that the people make the organization. Our team is made up of more than 30,000 health care professionals, including the more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives that make up our Medical Staff, and 1,000 volunteers. Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety – creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.
Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC’s Top Employer (2023). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.
The Vancouver Island region offers endless year-round recreation opportunities in a spectacular setting.
Long-Term Care Locations:
Glengarry Hospital - South Island
Gorge Road Hospital - South Island
Priory Hospital - South Island
Saanich Peninsula Hospital - South Island
Summit at Quadra Village - South Island
Aberdeen Hospital - South Island
Chemainus Health Centre - Central Island
Cairnsmore (Duncan) - Central Island
Dufferin Place (Nanaimo) - Central Island
Eagle Park (Qualicum) - Central Island
Trillium Lodge (Parksville) - Central Island
Westhaven Lodge (Port Alberni) - Central Island
Yucalta Lodge (Comox Valley) - North Island
Cumberland Lodge (Cumberland) - North Island
Eagle Ridge (Port Hardy Hospital) - North Island
Cormorant Island (Alert Bay) - North Island
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -
As per job description for specific department hired into.
QUALIFICATIONS: -
Education, Training And Experience
To join our team, you will have:
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives 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 BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
Operate related equipment.
Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents.
About the company
Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
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