Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Integrated Care Team - Lily's Community Health Centre

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.

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

- CAD $41.35/Hr.

Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Ground spring Primary Care team at Lily Lee Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC!

Practices in accordance with the standards, scope and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as well as within a client and family centred care model.

The LPN works collaboratively across multiple sites, clinics, and services, or on outreach/home based visits within an integrated health service delivery model and interdisciplinary care team, to provide holistic care with primary care clients. The LPN cares for clients and families who are experiencing health challenges across the primary care continuum. In situations where client care needs are not stable or predictable, the LPN seeks direction/guidance from a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician (MD).

The LPN works closely with the RN/RPN/NP/MD in direct care activities using a team-based care approach, such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care as part of the team and collaboratively with other Community Care Services. The LPN establishes, maintains and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. The LPN will support clients and their families to achieve and maintain optimal health.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

About Community Health Centers (CHC):

CHCs offer clinic services, referral services, support groups, therapy and ambulatory nutrition care, and a full range of addiction and mental health services, to those who are living with complex psychosocial and clinical needs, who are vulnerable and underserved, and who require a higher intensity of services to achieve and maintain functional stability. Each clinic is staffed with Integrated Care Teams (ICTs) to care for people who experience barriers accessing services, have no primary care providers and are challenged by complex health concerns (including psycho-social, physical, mental health and addiction co-morbidities).

Each ICT provides care on-site and via outreach, with nurses, social workers, counselloers, peer specialists, community liaison workers, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. ICTs are supported on-site by more specialized care providers: wound care clinicians, palliative care nurses, OTs, dieticians, and many other disciplines.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year of recent related experience or completion of a full final clinical placement in a community setting, working as a Licensed Practical Nurse providing care through a holistic mental health, substance use and/or primary care lens, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
• Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Indigenous people.
• Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the BCCNM for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Broad knowledge of working with clients and family's across the life span.
• Broad knowledge of Community resources and polices.
• Demonstrated ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an…