Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Operating Room - BC Children's Hospital

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading health institution is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Operating Room team in Vancouver. This role involves supporting surgical procedures by providing comprehensive patient care and working closely with registered nurses and surgical teams. The successful candidate will contribute to effective patient management and ensure safety and quality care in the OR environment. Opportunities for growth, professional development, and flexible work arrangements are offered, especially encouraging qualified Indigenous applicants.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Professional development, including cultural safety training

Flexible work arrangements

Health/wellness programs

Qualifications

• Current full practicing licensure with BCCNM.
• At least one year recent experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care during procedures.
• Perform scrub and circulating duties with the team.
• Document care activities accurately in patient records.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Physical Ability

Commitment to Anti-racism

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Graduation from recognized Practical Nurse program

Graduation from accredited OR program (preferred)

CPR Level I certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Operating Room

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

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The Licensed Practical Nurse (OR/Procedures) provides practical nursing services in an operating or procedure room environment as a member of an integrated surgical/interventional team performing varied and complex surgical or image-guided interventions. The role involves consulting, conferring, and collaborating with other team members to facilitate safe and effective procedures through circulating duties and scrubbing, in accordance with standards and protocols. Responsibilities include pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting client care, and providing support to clients and families.

What you'll do

1. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care during all phases of the procedure.
2. Perform scrub and circulating duties collaboratively with the peri-operative/interventional team.
3. Assist the RN in coordinating care within the OR/Procedure Suite.
4. Alert the RN to any issues or changes in patient condition during procedures.
5. Document observations and care activities accurately in patient records.
6. Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement activities.
7. Assist with orientation of new staff by demonstrating procedures.

What you bring

• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program with current competencies.
• Preferred: Graduation from an accredited OR program for LPNs, with at least one year recent related experience in acute care.
• CPR Level I (Basic Cardiac Life Support).
• Knowledge of systemic racism and Indigenous health contexts, with a commitment to anti-racism and cultural safety.
• Understanding of legislative obligations and commitments related to Indigenous Peoples and health equity.

Core Competencies

• Understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic barriers, with demonstrated leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and legislative commitments to Indigenous rights.

Additional Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties, including wearing protective gear.
• Organizational skills and equipment operation.
• Commitment to ongoing learning about anti-racism and Indigenous health issues.

What we offer

• Opportunities for growth within BC's largest employer.
• Access to extensive professional development, including cultural safety training.
• Flexible work arrangements and health/wellness programs.

Job Type: Casual

Wage: $32.84 to $44.96 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver V6H 2N9

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Hours of Work: As per rotation

Requisition #: 185089E

About BC Children's Hospital

BC Children's Hospital provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth across BC. It is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans and manages specialized health services across the province to ensure equitable, cost-effective care.

PHSA values diversity and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, especially Indigenous applicants, and support Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives aligned with legislative commitments and reconciliation efforts.