Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Client Care & Education

Home Instead; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Extended Health Benefits

Full-Time Schedule: 40 hours per week

Company Vehicle

Team environment

Professional development

Meaningful nursing opportunity

Job summary

Home Instead in Vancouver is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Client Care Team. You will support clients and families, educate CAREGivers, and share clinical knowledge within the community.

You will be a key resource and educator, helping our team provide safe, high-quality in-home care to older adults while collaborating with a care team and leadership.

Qualifications

• Current registration and good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an LPN.
• Experience working with older adults, community care, home care, or a related setting is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record and abstract.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable providing education to individuals and groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Successful completion of reference and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Client Care Team to support the coordination and delivery of quality care to our clients.
• Participate in client assessments, care planning, and quality assurance visits as needed.
• Monitor and document changes in clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and functional needs.
• Provide clinical guidance to the Client Care Team when concerns or changes in a client's condition arise.
• Support the development and ongoing review of individualized care plans.
• Communicate with clients, families, CAREGivers, and other members of the care team regarding client needs and concerns.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Teaching

Relationship-building

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) registration (BC)

Job description

Home Instead is looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and personable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Client Care Team in Vancouver. This is a unique opportunity for an LPN who enjoys supporting clients and families, educating and mentoring CAREGivers, collaborating with a care team, and sharing their knowledge within the community.

As a member of our Client Care Team, you will serve as an important clinical resource and educator, helping our team provide safe, consistent, and high-quality care to older adults in their homes.

What You'll Do

Client Care & Clinical Support

• Work closely with the Client Care Team to support the coordination and delivery of quality care to our clients.
• Participate in client assessments, care planning, and quality assurance visits as needed.
• Monitor and document changes in clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and functional needs.
• Provide clinical guidance to the Client Care Team when concerns or changes in a client's condition arise.
• Support the development and ongoing review of individualized care plans.
• Help identify potential risks and opportunities to improve client safety and quality of care.
• Communicate with clients, families, CAREGivers, and other members of the care team regarding client needs and concerns.
• Provide guidance related to medication support and other care-related questions within the scope of practice.

CAREGiver Education & Support

• Provide ongoing education, coaching, and clinical support to CAREGivers on site or as needed.
• Help CAREGivers understand and respond appropriately to clients' changing needs.
• Provide specialized education and guidance for CAREGivers supporting clients with higher or more complex care needs.
• Reinforce safe caregiving practices, professional boundaries, documentation, infection prevention, and client safety.
• Provide guidance and support to CAREGivers in the field when additional assistance is required.
• Identify training needs and contribute to ongoing CAREGiver education and development.

Community Education & Engagement

• Represent Home Instead at community events, educational sessions, and partner activities.
• Deliver educational presentations on topics related to aging, caregiving, senior wellness, dementia, fall prevention, health and safety, and other relevant topics.
• Educate seniors, families, caregivers, and community partners about aging and available care resources.
• Build positive relationships with community organizations and health-care professionals.
• Support Home Instead's efforts to increase awareness of resources and services available to older adults and their families.

Team Collaboration & Quality

• Work collaboratively with the Client Care Team, CAREGiver team, and leadership.
• Provide clinical perspective and recommendations to support client care decisions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to strengthen our services.
• Contribute to the development and updating of educational resources, care materials, and internal processes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client, CAREGiver, and educational activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, compassion, accountability, and person-centred care.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an LPN who combines clinical knowledge with strong communication, teaching, and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Current registration and good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an LPN.
• Experience working with older adults, community care, home care, or a related setting is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record and abstract.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable providing education to individuals and groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Successful completion of reference and background checks.

You Will Thrive in This Role If You

• Enjoy supporting and educating others.
• Are approachable and comfortable answering questions and providing guidance.
• Can explain clinical information in a simple and practical way.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
• Are confident working independently and making sound decisions within your scope of practice.
• Have strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Are passionate about supporting older adults to remain safe and independent at home.
• Enjoy being involved in client care, CAREGiver support, and community education.
• Are comfortable representing Home Instead professionally within the community.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $70,000 per year
• Extended Health Benefits
• Full-Time Schedule: 5 days / 40 hours per week
• Company Vehicle Available for Work-Related Activities
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
• Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• A meaningful opportunity to use your nursing expertise to support clients, families, CAREGivers, and the broader community.

Make a Difference Through Care, Education & Support

At Home Instead, our LPNs play an important role in helping our Client Care Team provide exceptional support to older adults and their families.

If you are an LPN who enjoys client care, education, mentoring, problem-solving, and building meaningful relationships, we would love to hear from you.

Join Home Instead and use your nursing expertise to make a difference—not only in the lives of our clients, but also in the CAREGivers and families who support them.

Home Instead is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.