New Graduate Practical Nurse (Multiple Openings)

Job Description

Are you someone who has a real passion for serving others? Are you a new graduate Licensed Practical Nurse looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic environment? Island Health is an employer that knows our people make the organization. It is our people that make a difference, deliver care and define our organizational culture.

We are the Health Authority for all of Vancouver Island, one of the most livable regions in the world - with access to the outdoors, year round due to our climate with warm dry summers and mild winters. We are the largest employer on Vancouver Island with approximately 24,500 employees, 1,900 Physician partners and 6,500 volunteers that provide health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities.

Opportunities are available across the island and in every setting that you can imagine! To name a few:

• Medical
• Surgical
• Long Term Care
• Clinics
• Restorative Health/Rehabilitation
  
  

Kwakwaka'wakw Territory

• Alert Bay, Port Alice, Port Hardy, and Port McNeill - Make up the Mt. Waddington region with pristine and rugged landscapes with rich cultural, wildlife and recreational experiences waiting to be discovered.
• Campbell River - Dubbed the "salmon capital of the world", this seaside town surrounded by hiking and biking trails that challenge your sense of adventure.
• Comox Valley - This is the place to ski and golf in one day. Situated between the Strathcona Provincial Park and the Straight of Georgia, this is an ideal spot to raise a family
  
  

Coast Salish Territory

• Salt Spring Island - A laid back, close-knit community flourishing with artisans and spectacular ocean scenery.
• Nanaimo - Located on central Vancouver Island, this harbour city is a convenient access point to the mainland. Head to the beach and watch the cruise ships pass.
• Victoria - A vibrant urban centre with an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities.
• Cowichan Valley - Easy access to Victoria and Nanaimo. This region boasts award winning wineries, thriving farmlands and year round markets.
  
  

Nuu-chah-nulth Territory

• Port Alberni - A prized fishing and water sports destination in the heard of the island. Port Alberni is the gateway to Tofino, a world-recognized destination.
• Tofino - A world-recognized destination for surfing and a storm watching hot spot. Famous for old growth rain forests and long stretches of pristine beaches.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

To Join Our Team, You Will Need

• Provisional licensure or current and active registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Recognized post-basic education required for some clinical areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support, Level C required
  
  

Skills And Abilities

If you are a passionate New Graduate Practical Nurse interested in working for Island Health we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today so we can continue the conversation with you!

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4859.pdf