Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their interdisciplinary care team in Vancouver. This role involves working independently and collaboratively to provide comprehensive care to clients, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. As part of a world-class healthcare organization, you will have the opportunity to advance your skills while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. With a commitment to innovative practices and a supportive work environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports including counselling

Award-winning recognition programs

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program or equivalent.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Perform full scope of practical nursing functions for clients.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document client care.
• Support Registered Nurse in complex care situations.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Current registration with BCCNM

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at Dogwood Care Home in Vancouver, BC. Are you a dedicated healthcare worker and enjoy working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team? Do you thrive in both independent and collaborative environments? Apply today to join our team!

As an LPN at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, performing the full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document client care, and provide support to clients and their families.
• Support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes or where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.