Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Richmond, BC, where your skills will contribute to a dedicated interdisciplinary care team. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, ensuring high-quality care for clients. With a strong commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in their community. Embrace a culture of teamwork and care while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including MSP, extended health and dental

Opportunities for career growth through paid training

Wellness supports for employees and families

Recognition programs honoring staff

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program or equivalent.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Perform full scope of practical nursing functions for clients.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document client care.
• Support Registered Nurses in caring for clients with complex needs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with others

Organizational skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

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 seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at Minoru Residence in Richmond, BC. If you are a dedicated healthcare worker who enjoys working within an interdisciplinary care team, and thrive in both independent and collaborative environments, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team, performing full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document client care; provide support to clients and their families.
• Support Registered Nurses in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes or complex needs, under general supervision, utilizing advanced knowledge and skills beyond the typical scope of Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence according to BCCNM standards for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Additional Information

The hours of work, including days off and work area, may change based on operational needs and collective agreement provisions. All healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities must report their vaccination and infection history for safety and outbreak management purposes. This information will be required during onboarding.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a leader in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents. We foster innovation, encourage bold thinking, and prioritize the best outcomes for patients and communities. Join us in creating healthy lives and communities through our culture of teamwork and care.

• Comprehensive benefits package including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension.
• Opportunities for career growth through paid training and leadership development.
• Wellness supports such as counselling and critical incident services for employees and their families.
• Recognition programs honoring staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
• Exclusive discounts for staff.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and members of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Vancouver Coastal Health is recognized as a top employer and diversity leader in BC and Canada.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employees must apply via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub. For application instructions, visit this link. External applications will be considered as new applicants, with no seniority benefits.