Licensed Practical Nurse - GF Strong

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vancouver is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver nursing care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will contribute to patient care, supporting both clients and families while ensuring compliance with nursing standards. This position offers a comprehensive health benefits package and career advancement opportunities in a recognized workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or equivalent.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses

Current practicing registration with BCCNM

Job description

Salary Details

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

Job Summary

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team at G.F. Strong, 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:

• Works independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, performs full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty.
• Activities include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.
• Works collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and under general supervision, supports 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.
• Maintains and advances clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licenced 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 & 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. 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

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada\'s Top Employers for Young People in 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.