Close Date Location Salt Spring Island Health Unit (SSHU) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8k 1T1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $32.84 - $44.96 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Aug. 31 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. Reporting to the Manager or the Designate, working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practice Nurse provides personal care, performs nursing procedures, conducts home visits and completes assessments to ensure quality client care. Contributes to the development of client centered care and self care management standards, policies and procedures. Supports and directs Community Health Workers. Collaborates, consults and acts as a liaison with the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals to facilitate quality care. 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 Home and Community Care Program operating policies, standards and protocols. Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Qualifications
- Education, Training And Experience
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
- Completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis.
- Basic Life Support, Level C certificate. Two years recent related experience.
- Valid BC Drivers license. Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and competencies of full scope of Practice currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
