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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Island Health·Vancouver, British Columbia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 hours ago
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About the role

Perform assessments and plan personal care. Perform nursing procedures. Operate within full scope of practice. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team. Ensure patient and staff safety. Adhere to standards and protocols

Close Date Location Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-15:00, 07:00-19:15, 19:00-07:15 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $32.84 - $44.96 Paid FTE 0.49 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 34.69 Planned Start Date Mar. 18 2026 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.
  • 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 A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU

Requirements

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN. Completion of relevant education for specific positions (Perinatal, MHSU, Hip and Knee Clinic). Recent experience in relevant clinical areas. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within past 2 years for Perinatal roles

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
  • Perinatal education and breastfeeding course (for Perinatal positions)
  • Additional education for MHSU positions
  • Surgical and preadmission clinic experience (for Hip and Knee Clinic positions)
  • Teamwork
  • Equipment operation
  • Medication administration
  • Effective communication
  • Care planning
  • Physical endurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
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Island Health

Island Health is hiring in Vancouver, British Columbia. This opening is listed as full_time.

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BC LPN roles need current clinical readiness

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope roles in British Columbia are often in steady demand across acute, community, and specialty settings, especially where recent hands-on experience is required. These positions are competitive because employers look for active registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, relevant specialty education, and current certifications such as NRP for perinatal work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your recent experience and credentials to the specific unit before applying.

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