Vancouver Coastal Health·Vancouver, British Columbia
The Licensed Practical Nurse works collaboratively with Registered Nurses to provide direct patient care, including assessing, planning, and evaluating interventions. They also participate in care conferences, assist with staff orientation, and perform necessary clerical duties.
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.
Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.
Job Summary Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Endoscopy Clinic team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC.
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Within the context of a patient and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with the established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, works collaboratively with the Registered Nurse in direct patient care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions and coordinating health services.
Participate in a variety of meetings including care conferences and assists with the orientation of new staff and students as required.
Responds to and reports incidents according to establish procedures and performs clerical duties as needed.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).. Completion of recognized post-basic education in gastroenterology/GI endoscopy nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to common diagnosis specific to the designated patient group. Demonstrated skill in performing LPN scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated patient population.. General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction approach and Strengths-based care. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to perform nursing assessments and interventions. Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical judgments to provide safe ethical patient care. Demonstrated ability to recognize potential complications and care issues. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated competency and ability in correct usage of equipment. Demonstrated ability to document patient care on appropriate systems/forms. Demonstrated ability to provide safe and appropriate telephone consultations and document related discussions and patient care. Demonstrated skills in patient/family centered care planning, patient/family engagement and education and therapeutic communication. Demonstrated current basic cardiac life support. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement 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.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff 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.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Candidates must hold current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BCCNM. Completion of post-basic education in gastroenterology or GI endoscopy nursing is required, along with the physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.
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