Licensed Practical Nurse, GI Endoscopy

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Transit discount

Job summary

You will work to your full scope, participate in care conferences, and help maintain safety and continuity of care. The position includes unionized benefits, a competitive hourly rate, and an end date of October 1, 2027, with mNPR guidance and opportunities to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program and registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Advanced GI Endoscopy training including GI endoscopy nursing education and AORN certificate or equivalent; GI endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information to develop, implement and revise individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Provide hands-on nursing interventions and guide the multidisciplinary team in delivering safe treatments.
• Track patient progress, evaluate outcomes, and update the care plan as needed.
• Identify learning needs of patients, families and staff and mentor learners.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate discharge planning with community resources.
• Assist with policy development, participate in quality-improvement activities, and uphold infection-control and safety procedures.

Skills

CPR

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Prioritization

Teaching

Communication

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Practical Nurse program

BCCNM registration

Basic Cardiac Life Support

GI Endoscopy credential (AORN)

GI endoscopy experience (preferred)

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.
The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required
Join Providence Health Care as a LPN working in our GI Clinic and be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centred care.
You’ll assess patients and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care, supporting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs. Using your clinical judgment, you’ll recognize changes in patient condition, identify when care needs or acuity fall outside the LPN scope of practice, and engage the RN for collaborative support or clinical intervention when appropriate.
As an important member of the care team, you’ll provide hands‑on nursing and personal care in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and unit‑specific protocols. You’ll also communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and the broader multidisciplinary team, participate in care conferences and team meetings, and contribute to continuity and coordination of care.
Beyond direct patient care, you’ll help foster a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. You may also support the orientation of new staff and students, respond to and report incidents in accordance with established procedures, and assist with clerical responsibilities as required.
This is an opportunity to work to your full scope as an LPN while building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues and contributing to the delivery of high‑quality care across Providence Health Care.
Please Note This position has an end date of October 1st, 2027.
Minimum Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high‑quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person‑centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values‑driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient‑centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.
Education, Training, And Experience

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.
• Advanced preparation in GI Endoscopy that includes completion of recognized post‑basic education in gastroenterology/GI endoscopy nursing and a certificate of completion from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) in gastroenterology, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preference given to those with recent related GI endoscopy experience.
  

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision‑making and analytical skills.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to teach and identify patient learning needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Competitive pay $32.84 to $41.35 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Comprehensive benefits These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!
  

Your Day to Day

• Gather and analyze patient information (charts, observations, interviews) to develop, implement and revise individualized, evidence‑based care plans with patients and families
• Provide hands‑on nursing interventions (including crisis and life‑threatening care), delegate tasks to support staff, and guide the multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective treatments
• Track patient progress, evaluate outcomes against goals, adjust care plans as needed, and communicate changes or concerns promptly to the team and family
• Identify and meet learning needs of patients, families and staff through one‑on‑one and group teaching; mentor new nurses and students and model best‑practice guidelines
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with professional standards and PHC policies; ensure critical updates are shared with patients, families and colleagues
• Coordinate discharge plans by connecting patients and families with community resources, follow‑up services and support agencies
• Help develop and evaluate policies, participate in research and quality‑improvement activities, uphold infection‑control and safety procedures, and advocate for patient dignity, respect and autonomy
  

Who We Are
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith‑based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.
From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission‑driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.