Addictions Licensed Practical Nurse, Crosstown Clinic

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs 

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence Health Care has grown into a globally recognized leader in research, teaching, and care. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of PHC because we value its long-standing dedication to social justice and compassionate care, its active efforts to advance environmental sustainability and planetary health, and its meaningful engagement in the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. 

Curious about working at PHC and the culture of our teams? Check out the videos below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining:

• Provide safe and respectful nursing care, adhering to established policies, individualized care plans, and priorities.
• Conduct thorough assessments, monitor signs/symptoms, and communicate with the RN/RPN as needed.
• Prepare patients for procedures, transfers, and admissions, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications per protocol, monitor effects, and maintain communication with the team.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to stay updated on nursing practices.
• Respond to incidents such as codes, injuries, spills, and alarms, following procedures.
• Assist with staff orientation, demonstrating procedures and providing support.
• Address patient/resident and family learning needs, provide educational materials, and make referrals.
• Attend care planning meetings, provide input, and advocate for patients/residents.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and external supports.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.