Licenced Practical Nurse

The Salvation Army in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Victoria, BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care in a community healthcare setting. The role includes administering medications and coordinating patient care under supervision of RNs/RPNs.

Join a team focused on compassionate, person-centred care and adherence to safety directives. This role supports orientation of new staff and ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from a recognized LPN program.
• Current full practicing licensure with the CPLBC.
• Strong English communication, verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform LPN duties within guidelines and standards of practice.
• Provide nursing services and interventions to patients with stable health status.
• Coordinate health services and assist in activities of daily living, including medication administration.
• Collaborate with RN/RPN and supervisor when patient condition changes.
• Provide safety and health information to individuals and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Organization & time management

Background checks willingness

Education

Graduation from an LPN program

LPN licensure CSLBC/CPLBC

Tools

Computer software applications

Electronic health records

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• The main purpose of jobs at this level is to perform Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties within the competency guidelines and standards of practice outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC, the current defined scope of practice and employer policies within an acute or community healthcare setting.
• The Level 1 Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services and interventions to patients, clients and/or residents with stable and predictable health status, based on assessment and care planning procedures, and within the LPN scope of practice. LPN’s coordinate health services, and provide support in activities of daily living, including administering medication.
• Work involves collaboration with RN/RPN’s and/or immediate supervisor when patient, client and/or resident condition is no longer stable and predictable, or the care is outside the LPN scope of practice. The position is responsible to provide safety and health information to individuals and their families, share work related information with others, demonstrate clinical tasks and provide guidance to others.
• Work is frequently performed under a variety of working conditions which may include exposure to hazards, disease, and inclement weather.
• Participates in safety programs and follows OH&S directives relating to transfers, lifts, infection control, WCB and Fire Safety.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. (CPLBC)
• Skills and Abilities:
• Responsive, outgoing attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Competence to type and effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency to communicate effectively in English – both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of this position.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $32.84 to $37.10 with a maximum of $41.35.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.