Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Close Date Location West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $32.84 - $44.96 Paid FTE 0.44 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 31.50 Planned Start Date Mar. 9 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Sep. 1 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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.
• Hip and Knee Clinic positions also require two (2) years' recent, related surgical and preadmission clinic experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 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 Applicants must have completed additional education as required by BCCNM for practice where mental health and/or substance use are the primary diagnosis by providing a Douglas College Certificate of Completion or a completed Island Health LPN MHSU - Continuing Competency Assessment Tool & required learning activities. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU