06 Sep
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Vancouver Island Health Authority
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Cumberland
06 Sep
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Cumberland
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (234129) Cumberland Health Centre/Dialysis/Lodge (CHC) - Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 1500-2300 ; 2300-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $32.84 - $44.96 Paid FTE 0.72 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 51.00 Planned Start Date Aug. 24 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jun. 26 2027 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 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 provides care to complex but reliable 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant. 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.
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.
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.
📌 Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) (Cumberland)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Cumberland