Licensed Practical Nurse - Regular FT 019B26

Providence Living; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Living in Vancouver is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a regular full-time, on-site role at Central City Lodge. The LPN will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide nursing services, administer medications, and support residents in a homelike atmosphere.

Responsibilities include health assessments, care planning, and collaboration with RN/RPN for complex cases. BCNU posting and required LPN registration are noted, with shifts 0700–1500 and 1500–2300, 1.0 FTE, 75

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN Registrant.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and respectful nursing care to residents per policies and care plans.
• Conducts head-to-toe assessments and communicates with the RN/RPN as needed.
• Contributes to development of individualized care plans and participates in care planning meetings.
• Administers medications to residents according to procedures and monitors effects.
• Participates in admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Documents care and procedures for resident safety and accuracy.
• Assists orientation of new staff and student preceptors.
• Engages in continuous quality improvement and team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Full scope of practice

Physical ability

Education

Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Regular FT 019B26

Job Category: Nursing and Caregiving

Requisition Number: LICEN001786

• Posted : November 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

POSTING:BCNU 019B26
STATUS:Regular Full Time
CLASSIFICATION:Licensed Practical Nurse I – Direct Care (26001)
WORK AREA: Central City Lodge; PCN 03024043106
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 29, 2027
HOURS: 0700-1500/1500-2300 (1.0 FTE, 75 biweekly hours)
DAYS OFF: Rotating
SALARY: $32.84– $44.96 Per Hour

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager, or designate, and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively with the care team to support residents in establishing and maintaining a pleasant, safe and homelike atmosphere by providing nursing services and interventions to residents based on assessment and care planning procedures. The LPN co-ordinates health services, and provides support in activities of daily living, including administering medication.

The LPN functions as an independent practitioner and accesses the Registered Nurse (RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Clinical Supervisor for collaborative support and/or clinical guidance in situations that fall outside the scope of an LPN, such as increased resident acuity or care.

The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, and in accordance with organizational operating policies and standards and department specific protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduate of a recognized program for Practical Nurses. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN Registrant.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and the public.

Ability to deal effectively with others.

Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.

Effectively model behaviours associated with the Home for Us philosophy of care and mentor staff in the same.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

DUTIES

1. Provides safe and respectful nursing care to an assigned group of residents, according to established policies and procedures, and in combination with evolving individualized care plans and setting care priorities.

2. Conducts head-to-toe assessments, monitors and recognizes abnormal signs or symptoms including laboratory values, and communicates with the RN/RPN if warranted. Consults other members of the interdisciplinary care team as required. Supports and partners with the RN/RPN in the care of residents with complex or unpredictable outcomes.

3. Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.

4. Performs nursing care and procedures and evaluates outcomes. Administers medications to assigned residents, according to established procedures, and monitors medication’s effects. Maintains communication with RN/RPN or other members of the interdisciplinary team as required.

5. Participates in admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents according to organizational standards.

6. Assesses resident’s/family’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs. Where appropriate, encourages resident participation in activities of daily living.

7. Documents and updates all relevant information about care and procedures, such as assessments, status, progress, treatments, medications administered and discharge planning, to achieve resident safety and comfort and in compliance with established procedures and standards.

8. Assists with the orientation of new staff and student preceptors by performing duties such as sharing knowledge about the model of care, demonstrating work procedures, proper use/location of equipment, sharing clinical knowledge, using effective communication, and acting as a positive role model.

9. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This posting will remain open until successfully filled. All internal applicants received by 08:30 am on November 6, 2026, will be given first consideration.