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Close DateLocationWest Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time07-1900 and 19-0700Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$32.84 - $44.96Paid FTE1Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateApr. 9 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Qualified RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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.

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The Licensed Practical

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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 ExperienceRegistration 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 DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsA first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC!

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Island

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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 ClausesWest Coast General Hospital: More information on working at may be found at: https://youtu.be/amD__Ko_6SY Island Health

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope (Port Alberni)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Port Alberni