Licensed Practical Nurse- Substance Use and Addictions

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) invites you to join our team in Vanderhoof as a Licensed Practical Nurse. You will provide culturally safe nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, with responsibilities including medication administration, patient assessments, and treatment oversight in a setting focused on withdrawal management and residential care.

We value compassionate care, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Additional education in Mental Health and/or Substance Use per BCCNM or equivalent training/education/experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• First Aid Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, culturally safe nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician, following scope of practice and policy.
• Conduct patient assessments and ongoing monitoring as required.
• Process and implement physicians' orders; seek clarification when needed.

Skills

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed care

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited school of practical nursing

Mental Health / Substance Use education (BCCNM approved)

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

First Aid Level 1

Job description

Career Opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Vanderhoof/ Tachick Lake

Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS):

CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, culturally safe, and trauma-informed nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. The position supports clients through medically supervised withdrawal management and residential treatment by delivering evidence-based clinical interventions and promoting holistic wellness.

• Responsible for the overall care of the clients assigned to them as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Administers medication and treatments as ordered by the physician, including oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with LPN scope of practice, pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures.
• Conducts patient assessments and ongoing monitoring as required.
• Processes and implements physicians' and/or NP orders, identifying and seeking clarification as necessary

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Successful completion of additional education where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or an equilavent combination of training, educaiton and expereince.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• First Aid Level 1

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Vanderhoof "where the heart is beckoning" is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the "Heart of it All" when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/ .

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:

The target hiring range for this position is $34.4896 to $44.6650 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards

In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.