Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Complex Activation Medicine

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and be able to work as part of a dedicated healthcare team, fulfilling both independent and collaborative roles. This position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from CAD $32.84 to CAD $41.35, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports including counselling

Recognition programs for staff

Exclusive discount offers for VCH staff

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a care team.
• Perform full scope nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes.
• Support the Registered Nurse with clients needing advanced care.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to fulfill job duties

Organizational skills

Equipment operation skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Current registration with BCCNM

Job description

Overview

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. 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 at Vancouver Coastal Health today!

Salary Details

CAD $32.84/Hr. – CAD $41.35/Hr.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Perform 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.
• Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and under general supervision, support 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.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licenced Practical Nurses.

Qualifications

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 British Columbia 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.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

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. 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.

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

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