Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Medicine

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Training & leadership development

Wellness supports

Awards & recognition programs

Staff discount offers

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. The role operates within a client- and family-centred model and follows BCCNM standards for LPNs, performing full scope nursing functions with predictable outcomes in a designated area.

You will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary care team, under general supervision, to support clients and families, participate in care planning, and document

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program.
• Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work and collaborate with a care team.
• Physical ability to perform duties and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document client care.
• Work independently and with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes.
• Maintain clinical competence pursuant to BCCNM standards for Licenced Practical Nurses.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Practical Nurse program

BCCNM registration

Job description

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Acute Medicine in Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC!

Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses. Working 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. This includes activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families. Working 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.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, 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


• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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, Skills & 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.