Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Bella Coola! This role offers the opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary care team, providing essential support to clients and their families. You'll engage in a variety of nursing functions, from assessment to documentation, all while collaborating with Registered Nurses to ensure the highest quality of care. With a commitment to employee wellness and growth, this organization offers comprehensive benefits and training opportunities, making it an ideal place to advance your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the community today!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports for employees and families

Award-winning recognition programs

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed practical nurse with registration from BCCNM.
• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing functions including assessment, planning, and documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams under RN supervision.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Physical Ability for Nursing Duties

Education

Graduation from a Practical Nursing Program

Current CPR Certificate

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 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 to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Bella Coola today!

As an LPN at Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Perform the full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes including activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.
• Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and under general supervision, and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes.
• Work under the direction of an RN for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice 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).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

Knowledge & 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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• 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.

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