Licensed Practical Nurse GI Endoscopy Ambulatory Care (233760)

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.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate the LPN practices to full scope as per the Standards of Practice outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a client and family-centered care model approach. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team the LPN performs assessments plans implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients according to organizational policies procedures standards and unit specific protocols. The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and current full practicing licensure with the preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:

• Minor Procedures Clinic - completion of recognized post-basic education in perioperative nursing or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Recent related ambulatory care or perioperative unit experience which includes experience in minor surgical oncology and/or medical specialty clinics in an acute care facility.
• Current CPR certification required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Requirements

Required Experience:

IC