Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopaedic Specialty

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a difference in the lives of clients in your community. This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic interdisciplinary care team. You'll be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, assessing client needs, and supporting Registered Nurses in complex situations. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for dedicated healthcare professionals eager to grow their careers while delivering high-quality care. Embrace the chance to contribute to a healthier community and enhance your skills in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports

Counseling services

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized LPN program and completion of advanced orthopedics education.
• Current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document client care.

Skills

Effective communication

Emergency nursing specialty

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Graduation from a recognized LPN program

Formal post-basic education in advanced orthopedics

Current registration with BCCNM

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 Practical Nurse (LPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

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!

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, providing support to clients and their families.
• 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.
• Follow decision support tools and cast fractures of a bone with orders when a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner is available.
• 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 Licensed Practical Nurses, plus successful completion of recognized, formal post-basic education in advanced orthopedics for LPNs.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work pursuant to the standards of practice under the BCCNM.
• 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

Required skills: Emergency nursing specialty and/or at least 2 years’ recent related experience. Current ACLS, CTAS, PALS.

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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. 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.

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 invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care 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.

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