Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks an LPN for long-term care in Port Alberni, BC. The casual position involves caring for complex but stable residents, performing assessments, planning care, and carrying out nursing procedures under supervision.

The role requires registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, with additional education for mental health/substance use as applicable. Evening and night shifts are available to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plans and provide personal care, and nursing procedures.
• Operate in accordance with the Standards of Practice and unit protocols.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to care for residents.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Work organization

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

LPN registration BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (227041)

Westhaven (WRC) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

1500-2300/2300-0700

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Mar. 23 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to complex but stable residents /clients. Performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• MHSU positions also require completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use disorders are the primary diagnosis.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multidisciplinary team and the public.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Looking for someone that is willing to work evening and nights

Additional Clauses

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.