Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

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  • Brentwood Bay, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Close DateLocationBrentwood House (BSCR) - Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1H4 CA (Primary)
Victoria, BC V8N 1A1 CAWork Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time07:00-15:00 ; 15:00-23:00Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeRegular PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$32.84 - $44.96Paid FTE0.71Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS50.63Planned Start DateApr. 19 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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 stable 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.
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsBrentwood House is a unique home style long-term care residence offering 16 publicly subsidized units. It's a two story building with private resident rooms, bright common areas, and a landscaped outdoor space with walkways, seating areas, and a gazebo. It operates with a social model of care focused on dignity, independence, and honoring personal choice, all within a secure environment that provides 24/7 supervision. Gain diverse experience within a long-term care setting, and be part of our close-knit care team!Additional ClausesA first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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