Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Lily's Community Health Center; Casual Pool

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lily's Community Health Center (Casual Pool)
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
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 living in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) area. Each clinic is staffed with Integrated Care Teams (ICTs) to care for people who experience barriers accessing services, have no primary care provide 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, counsellors, 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.

Qualifications
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…