Licensed Practical Nurse – Complex Care Housing (Casual)

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell River Educational Services Society seeks a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care at Complex Care Housing in Powell River, BC. You will administer medications, monitor health, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe care.

The position requires current LPN registration with BCCNM, CPR/First Aid/Naloxone training, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, client-centered setting with strong judgment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current registration (BCCNM).
• CPR, First Aid and Naloxone training required.
• Minimum 1 year of related nursing experience in community health, mental health, or substance use care preferred.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications within LPN scope of practice.
• Monitor client health, document findings, and respond to changes or emergencies.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe care.
• Support harm reduction education and naloxone provision.

Skills

LPN scope of practice

BCCNM registration

CPR/First Aid/Naloxone training

Community health experience (preferred

Criminal Record Check clearance

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: As needed (Monday – Sunday, 9am-5pm)

Salary Or Wage: $32.84 – $44.96 per hour (with applicable shift premiums)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Casual

List of Requirements

Qualifications

• Licensed in Practical Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum 1 year of related nursing experience in community health, mental health, or substance use care preferred.
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Naloxone training required.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Skills

• Strong ability to build therapeutic, respectful, and culturally safe relationships with client
• Knowledge and application of LPN scope of practice, including medication administration (e.g., OAT, iOAT, safe supply)
• Ability to monitor client health, conduct focused assessments, and respond to changes or emergencies
• Experience with harm reduction approaches, including education and naloxone support
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, medication administration records (MARs), and reporting
• Ability to perform basic nursing procedures (vital signs, wound care, testing, health teaching)
• Strong collaboration skills within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Effective communication skills for sharing observations and coordinating care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-centered environment with sound judgment and adaptability

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

• Required to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work in an environment that requires the ability to plan, organize, and adapt to shifting priorities.

List of Duties

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to participants at Complex Care Housing by administering medications, monitoring responses, and supporting harm reduction practices within the LPN scope of practice in British Columbia.
• The role contributes to participant health and wellness by collaborating with Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, physicians, and other team members to deliver safe, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
• Reports to: Community Health Services Manager
• Work site: New Roots – Complex Care Housing
• We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.