Job Description

Close Date

Sep. 25 2022

Location

Glengarry Hospital - Victoria, BC V8S 1G7 CA (Primary)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.43 - $32.98

FTE

0.75

Bi-weekly Hours

56.25

Planned Start Date

Oct. 10 2022

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 7 2023

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 program manager or designate and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, performs assessments and nursing procedures, provides support with developing, implementing and evaluating plans to meet the needs of the client. The LPN 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

Grade 12

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.

Class V BC Driver's License

Certificates in CPR, Standard First Aid and Food Safe.

Recent, related experience of one year working with clients with mental illness.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience,

Or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to manage conflict.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

BCNU: As of October 12, 2021, only applicants that are fully vaccinated (7 days past their second dose of vaccine) are able to work in the facility. If you are offered employment it will be contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registry is required. If proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU