Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New Grads

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Licensed Nurse, where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in various clinical areas, including acute care and mental health, while being part of a supportive and innovative team. With a commitment to professional growth, you will receive employer-paid training and development opportunities. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families in a dynamic environment that values teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity. Apply today to be part of a community dedicated to healthy lives in healthy communities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program is essential.
• Must hold current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope of practical nursing functions for clients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and document client care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Physical Ability

Equipment Operation

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work as a Licensed Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

All licensed practical nurse (LPN) new graduate hires will be hired into an existing role with a minimum 0.7 FTE for the first six months of their employment.

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring LPNs into a variety of areas in North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Squamish. Apply today and one of our Talent Acquisition Advisors will be in contact regarding nursing opportunities in a variety of clinical areas, including:

• Acute Care
• Long Term Care
• Mental Health
• Rehabilitation
• and more!

As an LPN at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work independently and collaboratively as a member 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, and provide 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 Licensed 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 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.

Closing Statement

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 in 2024.

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

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.