Licensed Practical Nurse

Coast Foundation Society 1974; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking an LPN to provide a range of nursing functions including assessments and crisis interventions. Ideal candidates will have experience with mental illness and addiction, along with strong communication skills. The position offers various shifts and requires commitment to delivering trauma-informed care.

Benefits

Diversity and equal opportunity employment

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Criminal Records Clearance from the BC Ministry of Justice.
• Tuberculosis Clearance within the past 6 months.
• WHMIS Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care including psychiatric and physical assessments.
• Administer medication and facilitate group therapy.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Understanding of complex needs

Experience with mental illness

Communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Knowledge of trauma-informed care

Education

Graduation from a recognized LPN program

Tools

Computers

Job description

Job Description

Status : Casual

Schedule : Various

Location : Coquitlam & Surrey, BC

Salary Range : $32.84 to $41.35

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator, and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the LPN provides a broad range of nursing functions and direct care, including psychiatric and physical assessments, crisis interventions, medication administration, group facilitation, and other duties as required.

The LPN role aligns with the LPN scope of practice, with clinical direction provided by the RPN / RN on duty. The LPN is responsible for delivering trauma-informed care to individuals who may have experienced homelessness, severe addictions, mental illness, concurrent disorders, trauma, and disconnection from family, culture, and community. Clients may also be involved in criminal justice or forensic systems. The nurse collaborates with the team and other professionals regarding client progress, care planning, and interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized LPN program and maintenance of full practicing license with BCCNM.
• Ability to provide/obtain upon hire:

Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License

Valid First Aid Certificate (“Emergency First Aid – Community Care” or equivalent)

Criminal Records Clearance from the BC Ministry of Justice

Tuberculosis Clearance (within the past 6 months)

Immunization Records

WHMIS Certificate

Knowledge and Abilities

• Understanding of issues faced by individuals with complex needs related to psychiatric disability, addiction, trauma, and victimization.
• Experience working with clients with mental illness and addictions.
• Knowledge of mental illness, addiction issues, psychotropic medications, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles/strengths-based models.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and ability to implement related techniques.
• Knowledge of working with culturally diverse clients, including Aboriginal populations.
• Understanding of housing issues and community resources in Metro Vancouver.
• Effective organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with related equipment (e.g., computers).
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Shift Rotation and Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, and 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.

About Coast

Coast Mental Health is one of Canada's largest mental health non-profit organizations, providing supportive housing and community-based rehabilitation services for individuals with mental illness in Vancouver. We serve approximately 1,000 people with supportive housing and 4,000 clients in the community through various programs and services.

We promote a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that fosters health, personal growth, and societal reintegration through advocacy and direct services.

Why Coast

• We value our staff and recognize hard work.
• We operate client-centered care based on psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• There is diversity in roles within the organization.
• We strive for excellence.
• We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada.
• We have received awards for innovative programming.
• We prioritize our employees and uphold our organizational values and culture.

Applicants must apply within seven days of the posting with their internal Coast email. Applications submitted after the deadline or from external accounts will be considered as external candidates. Seniority does not apply.

Coast Mental Health is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.