Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 61,936; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Victoria is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver personalized care to clients in long-term care. This role involves conducting assessments, providing personal care, and executing nursing procedures while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess effective communication skills. This is a part-time temporary position with a salary range of $32.84 - $44.96 hourly.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered LPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of additional education may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex but stable residents/clients.
• Perform assessments and nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of full scope practice

Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

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

Completion of additional education for Mental Health and/or Substance Use positions

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care - (225172)

Victoria Quadra Street Health Clinic (ADSC) - Victoria, BC V8W 2K7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

15:00 / 23:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $44.96

Paid FTE

0.93

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

66.25

Planned Start Date

Feb. 23 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jul. 9 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

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.