Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care - Willingdon Creek Village

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 56,963; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Powell River is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Chronic Complex Care Unit. The successful candidate will perform nursing functions and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessing client needs and providing comprehensive care. Candidates should possess a registered license with the BC College of Nurses. The position offers a competitive salary with potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform full scope nursing functions for clients in a specialized area.
• Support Registered Nurse with clients that need complex care.
• Document client care and provide family support.

Skills

Effective communication

Team cooperation

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program

Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Are you a dedicated healthcare worker and enjoy working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team? Do you thrive in both independent and collaborative environments? Apply to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Chronic Complex Care Unit at Willingdon Creek Village in Powell River, B.C today!

Responsibilities

• Perform the full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty including activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.
• Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and under general supervision, and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes.
• You will work under the direction of an RN for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Loan Forgiveness

Nurses may be eligible for Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/eligibility.html

About Powell River, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

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 & 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.

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

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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