LPN Surgical Outpatient Clinic, GI Endoscopy

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program with one year related surgery experience.
• Successful GI Endoscopy Nursing training within eight weeks of appointment or equivalent.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct head-to-toe assessments and monitor patient status.
• Administer medications and follow physician orders for surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with RNs/RPNs and interdisciplinary team.
• Support patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Maintain documentation and participate in team meetings.

Skills

CPR

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Discharge planning

Education

Practical Nurse Diploma

GI Endoscopy Training

BCCNM Registration

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes.

Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required.

Join Providence Health Care as a Surgical LPN working in Endoscopy and be part of an interdisciplinary team committed to providing compassionate, client- and family-centred care.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager or Resident Care Manager, you’ll provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients or residents while practicing to your full scope in accordance with the Standards of Practice established by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). As an independent practitioner, you’ll use your clinical judgment to assess needs, establish care priorities, implement and evaluate interventions, and recognize when changes in acuity or complexity require collaboration with an RN/RPN or other members of the care team.

In this role, you’ll support the physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs of patients and residents while involving them and their families in decisions about their care. You’ll conduct assessments, administer medications and treatments, monitor and document changes in condition, contribute to individualized care and discharge planning, and advocate for patients and residents throughout their care journey.

Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, you’ll participate in care conferences and team meetings, communicate important changes and concerns, and help ensure care remains coordinated, responsive, and aligned with each patient or resident’s individual needs, preferences, and goals. You’ll also support the orientation of new staff and students, respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies, and contribute to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients, residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.

This is an opportunity to practice to your full scope as an LPN while building meaningful relationships and contributing to high-quality, person-centred care at Providence Health Care.

Please Note This is a temporary position with an end date of July 3rd, 2028.

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses plus one year recent, related medicine or surgical nursing experience and successful completion of GI Endoscopy Nursing training within eight weeks of appointment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• 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 operate related equipment.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Competitive pay $32.84 to $41.35 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Community site Mount Saint Joseph Hospital’s (MSJ) OR is a community-level surgical site with four operating rooms, is home to Providence’s Ophthalmology Program which operates in three procedure rooms, and the Main OR holds 80% of the province's breast cancer surgeries.

Your Day to Day

• Conducting head-to-toe assessments, monitoring patient/resident status, recognizing changes or abnormal findings, and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Planning, providing, documenting, and evaluating nursing care based on individual needs, priorities, preferences, and established care plans.
• Administering medications, monitoring their effects, carrying out physician orders, and supporting patients before and after surgical or diagnostic procedures, transfers, and admissions.
• Collaborating with RNs/RPNs in the care of patients with complex or unpredictable needs and consulting other interdisciplinary team members as required.
• Supporting patient/resident and family involvement in care decisions, providing education, identifying learning needs, and advocating for patients during care planning and family conferences.
• Contributing to individualized care and discharge planning by considering patients’ abilities, routines, support systems, and physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and incidents, including Codes, falls, injuries, hazardous spills, aggressive behaviour, and fire alarms.
• Supporting the orientation of new staff and students by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating procedures, and modelling effective practice.
• Maintaining current nursing knowledge through evidence-based resources, education, and professional development.
• Participating in team meetings, projects, and committees; safely operating patient-care equipment; completing required documentation and clerical duties; and practicing in accordance with BCCNM Standards.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.