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Licensed Practical Nurse

Vancouver Coastal Health

#Healthcare #Clinical Competence #Licensed Practical Nurse #BCCNM #Interdisciplinary Care #Nursing Standards #Client Centered Care #Vacation Relief #Patient Ratios

Quick overview

Practices within a client and family-centered care model to perform full-scope practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and supports Registered Nurses in caring for clients with complex or unpredictable outcomes.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from a recognized Practical Nurses program and current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Candidates must possess effective communication skills and the physical ability to perform nursing duties.

professional certificateOrganizationCommunicationPatient CareEquipment OperationPatient AssessmentCare PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Job description

Article Flag NBA temporary posting Please Note As per Article 17.02 (c) of the NBA collective agreement, an employee that accepts this Temporary position shall commit to remain in the appointment for the entire duration of this position.
Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates.
Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit.
In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.
Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.
Description JOB SUMMARY:Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Working independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, performs full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty.
This includes activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.
Working collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and under general supervision, supports 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.
Maintains and advances clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licenced Practical Nurses.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility 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.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.
Details 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.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date.
Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

Licensed Practical Nurse

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