Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Mental Health and Substance Use - qathet General Hospital (Casual Pool)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Powell River, BC with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Are you a dedicated healthcare worker and enjoy working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team? Do you thrive in both independent and collaborative environments? Apply to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health today!

As an LPN at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Work independently and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional care team performs optimized scope of practical nursing functions for clients with stable or predictable states of health within the designated area of care. This includes activities such as assessing, care planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.
Collaborate and care with clients and families who are experiencing health challenges related to, but not limited to, chronic disease, mental health, and substance use.
Work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional care team and in a team nursing approach with a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) to care for clients with unpredictable outcomes or where the acuity or complexity of care requires a level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice of an LPN.
Maintain and advance clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for LPNs.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Successful completion of additional education where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes (including client accompaniment) as required.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BCCNM.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of mental health treatment within a client and family model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other facilities and mental health resources.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the BCCNM for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of suicide and violence risk assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of common symptoms of various mental health diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour and use violence prevention and behavioural management techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize recovery-oriented models of care.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with client.
• Demonstrated ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate computerized clinical information system and word processing, internet and e-mail software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional care team performs optimized scope of practical nursing functions for clients with stable or predictable states of health within the designated area of care. This includes activities such as assessing, care planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.
• Collaborate and care with clients and families who are experiencing health challenges related to, but not limited to, chronic disease, mental health, and substance use.
• Work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional care team and in a team nursing approach with a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) to care for clients with unpredictable outcomes or where the acuity or complexity of care requires a level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice of an LPN.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for LPNs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree