Addictions Licensed Practical Nurse, Crosstown Clinic

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Dental/vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Providence Health Care is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join Crosstown Clinic in Vancouver. You will provide harm reduction nursing care, administer medications, and ensure coordinated, compassionate treatment for clients with substance dependence.

The role emphasizes assessment, education, advocacy, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients toward stability and access to care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program.
• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an LPN.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized harm reduction nursing care and administer medications per established protocols.
• Monitor clients' health, respond to clinical needs, and ensure safety.
• Participate in assessments, care planning and evaluation for individual needs.
• Connect clients with community and primary care supports as needed.
• Educate clients, advocate for dignity and access to care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians and social workers.
• Support orientation of new staff and students in clinical areas.
• Contribute to care conferences and safe clinical environment.
• Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and supports.

Skills

Harm reduction nursing

CPR certification

Patient care

Assessment & planning

Team collaboration

Education

Practical Nurse diploma (LPN)

BC College of Nurses & Midwives registration

Basic life support certification (BCLS)

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required

Help deliver care that meets people where they are and supports where they want to go.

Crosstown Clinic is now accepting applications for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their harm reduction-driven team. A leading substance use treatment program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Crosstown is the first clinic in North America to provide prescription diacetylmorphine through Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (iOAT). Here, LPNs provide specialized, relationship-centred care to people with substance dependence, helping clients find greater stability while supporting their goals along the continuum of substance use and connecting them with the community, primary care, mental health and social services they need. Crosstown is supported by an on-site pharmacy and an interdisciplinary care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, and other care professionals.

Your duties will include

• Provide specialized harm reduction nursing care Deliver safe, respectful care to clients with substance dependence, monitor their health and wellbeing, administer medications according to established protocols, and respond to clinical incidents and changing needs.
• Support individualized care and continuity Participate in assessments, care planning and evaluation, contribute to individualized interventions, and help connect clients with community, primary care, mental health and other supports as their needs evolve.
• Build relationships through education and advocacy Identify client learning needs, provide health education and resources, and advocate for clients’ dignity, rights, autonomy and access to care.
• Collaborate as part of a specialized team Work closely with nurses, physicians, social workers and other care professionals, contribute to care conferences and team planning, support orientation of new staff and students, and contribute to a safe, effective clinical environment.

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.

Education

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs
• Competitive salary $32.84 - $41.35 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Meaningful impact You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

Who we are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence Health Care has grown into a globally recognized leader in research, teaching, and care. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of PHC because we value its long-standing dedication to social justice and compassionate care, its active efforts to advance environmental sustainability and planetary health, and its meaningful engagement in the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Curious about working at PHC and the culture of our teams? Check out the videos below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining

Your day to day

• Provide safe and respectful nursing care, adhering to established policies, individualized care plans, and priorities.
• Conduct thorough assessments, monitor signs/symptoms, and communicate with the RN/RPN as needed.
• Prepare patients for procedures, transfers, and admissions, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications per protocol, monitor effects, and maintain communication with the team.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to stay updated on nursing practices.
• Respond to incidents such as codes, injuries, spills, and alarms, following procedures.
• Assist with staff orientation, demonstrating procedures and providing support.
• Address patient/resident and family learning needs, provide educational materials, and make referrals.
• Attend care planning meetings, provide input, and advocate for patients/residents.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and external supports.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.