Licensed Practical Nurse - Temporary PT 014B26

Providence Living; Comox; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a temporary part-time role at The Views in Comox, BC. The LPN will provide respectful nursing care, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, homelike environment for residents.

The position requires BC LPN registration and full scope practice. Hours are 1500-2300 and 2300-0700 in a 0.83 FTE arrangement (59.1 biweekly hours).

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN Registrant.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and care team.
• Demonstrated ability to work within full scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and respectful nursing care to residents per policies and care plans.
• Performs head-to-toe assessments and reports abnormal findings to RN/RPN.
• Contributes to development and updates of the plan of care.
• Administers medications to residents according to procedures.
• Participates in admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assesses resident and family needs and supports activities of daily living.
• Documents all care and procedures for resident safety and compliance.
• Assists with orientation of new staff and students.
• Engages in quality improvement and team meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Care planning

Medication administration

Physical ability

Education

Practical Nurse diploma

BCCNM registration

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Temporary PT 014B26

Job Category : Nursing and Caregiving

Requisition Number : LICEN001731

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Providence Living at The Views
Rodello St
Comox, BC V9M, CAN

Description

POSTING:BCNU 014B26
STATUS:Temporary Part Time
CLASSIFICATION:Licensed Practical Nurse I – Direct Care (26001)
WORK AREA: Providence Living at The Views; PCN 01024042107; Harbour View
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
HOURS: 1500-2300/2300-0700 (0.83 FTE, 59.1 biweekly hours)
DAYS OFF: Rotating
SALARY:$32.84 - $44.96 hourly

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 August 23, 2026, will be given first consideration.