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Apply the Entry-level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses (2021) to provide safe, competent, culturally safe, competent and ethical care.
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Practice within relevant legislation, scope of practice, standards of practice and ethical standards as set out by the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation (2015), and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
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Value and engage in continuous learning to maintain and enhance competence.
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Practice in collaboration with other members of the health care team to meet the collective needs of their clients.
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Participate in interprofessional problem-solving and decision-making.
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Advocate for and facilitate change reflecting evidence‐informed practice.
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Make practice decisions that are client specific and consider client acuity, complexity, variability and available resources.
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Use critical thinking, clinical judgement and knowledge of assessment to plan, implement and evaluate the agreed-upon plan of care.
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Develop a collaborative relationship with clients by connecting, sharing and exploring with them in a caring environment.
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Provide culturally safe, person‐centred care across the lifespan that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual and is sensitive to cultural safety, cultural humility and diversity.
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Provide leadership, direction, assignment and supervision of unregulated care providers as appropriate.
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Identify one’s own values, biases and assumptions and the influence of these on interactions with clients and other members of the health care team.
