Licensed Practical Nurse

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Victoria, BC

30d•CA$33 - CA$41

About The Position

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for over 130 years. Building on its roots as a Christian church, it helps over 2 million people annually by providing necessities like food, clothing, and shelter. The organization also supports individuals facing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. As a faith- and values-based organization, The Salvation Army serves people of all backgrounds and walks of life. The main purpose of this role is to perform Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties within the competency guidelines and standards of practice outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC, the current defined scope of practice, and employer policies within an acute or community healthcare setting. The Level 1 Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services and interventions to patients, clients, and/or residents with stable and predictable health status, based on assessment and care planning procedures, and within the LPN scope of practice. LPNs coordinate health services and provide support in activities of daily living, including administering medication. Work involves collaboration with RN/RPNs and/or immediate supervisor when patient, client, and/or resident condition is no longer stable and predictable, or the care is outside the LPN scope of practice. The position is responsible for providing safety and health information to individuals and their families, sharing work-related information with others, demonstrating clinical tasks, and providing guidance to others. Work is frequently performed under a variety of working conditions which may include exposure to hazards, disease, and inclement weather. The role participates in safety programs and follows OH&S directives relating to transfers, lifts, infection control, WCB, and Fire Safety. The LPN will also assist in the orientation of new employees and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. (CPLBC).
Responsive, outgoing attitude and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Competence to type and effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, meeting deadlines.
Proficiency to communicate effectively in English – both verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out duties of this position.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Responsibilities

Perform Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties within the competency guidelines and standards of practice outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC, the current defined scope of practice and employer policies within an acute or community healthcare setting.
Provide nursing services and interventions to patients, clients and/or residents with stable and predictable health status, based on assessment and care planning procedures, and within the LPN scope of practice.
Coordinate health services.
Provide support in activities of daily living, including administering medication.
Collaborate with RN/RPNs and/or immediate supervisor when patient, client and/or resident condition is no longer stable and predictable, or the care is outside the LPN scope of practice.
Provide safety and health information to individuals and their families.
Share work related information with others.
Demonstrate clinical tasks and provide guidance to others.
Participate in safety programs and follow OH&S directives relating to transfers, lifts, infection control, WCB and Fire Safety.
Assist in the orientation of new employees.
Perform other related duties as required.