Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Are you a dedicated healthcare worker and enjoy working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team? Do you thrive in both independent and collaborative environments? Apply to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Transitional Housing Program with Vancouver Coastal Health today!

About the ABI Transitional Housing Program

A new, innovative, and exciting Licensed Practical Nurse! As the Licensed Practice Nurse you will support a regional ABI Transitional Housing Program that has been co-designed in collaboration with specialists from across VCH, including brain injury, rehabilitation, substance use, mental health and safety. This is the first program of its kind in BC - one that provides a healing, client-driven ("meeting the client where they are at" and "nothing about me without me"), transitional location for people after their acute brain injury and hospitalization. As part of an interdisciplinary team in a community program you will care for clients throughout their stay including transitions and outreach to the community. The ABI program also emphasizes a supportive and innovative environment to learn and expand your knowledge and expertise. As the Licensed Practical Nurse you are passionate about helping those most impacted by the housing and toxic drug supply crises and working within a team-based care environment that emphasizes trauma informed, harm reduction and culturally safe care. Be part of a new program that will provide hope at a critical moment.

As an LPN at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide care to clients and families based on predictable outcomes and the needs/outcomes can be managed by following an established plan of care or under the direction/supervision/guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Work closely with the RN in direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care.
• Support clients and families to achieve and maintain optimal health.

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).
• Three (3) years recent experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse providing care in the community or acute (medical/surgical/palliative, simple wound care) care setting or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, and will be listed on the posting.

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.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Aboriginal people.
• Knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the BCCNM for LPNs.
• Broad knowledge of working with clients and families across the life span.
• Broad knowledge of working with Medical, Surgical and Palliative clients.
• 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 interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge and experience with basic computer programs (Word, Microsoft Outlook). Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.

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 in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.