Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

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Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

Island Health
2 weeks ago
$33 to $45 per hour
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Expected start: 21st February 2026

Salary

$33 to $45 per hour

Experience

2 to 5 years

Job Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other

Work setting

  • Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Tasks

  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
  • Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities

Area of specialization

  • Emergency room
  • Intensive care
  • Intensive care, nursery
  • Obstetrics
  • Operating room
  • Pediatrics
  • Surgery

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Shift

Employment terms options

  • To be determined

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Parking available
  • Wellness program

Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

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