Licensed Practical Nurse, Addiction Services

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

Providence Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Urban Health team at the Crosstown Clinic , providing compassionate care to individuals in active addiction and substance use. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply today

The role
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager or Resident Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention.

Your duties will include

• Assists patients/residents in meeting physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs
• Consistent with mission, vision, and values of Providence Health Care (PHC)
• Implements established protocols
• Participates in care planning, assessments, interventions, and evaluations
• Documents information and advocates for patients/residents
• Attends various meetings including care conferences
• Assists with orientation of new staff and students
• Responds to and reports incidents following established procedures
• Performs clerical duties as required

Education

• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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
• State-of-the-art facilities  The new St. Paul's Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul's Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul's Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary $32.84-$41.35CAD
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

• 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.

About Crosstown Clinic
Crosstown Clinic is a pioneering leader in substance use treatment, recognized as the first clinic in North America to offer diacetylmorphine (prescription heroin) to individuals with severe substance dependence for whom conventional treatments have proven ineffective. The clinic focuses on delivering Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (iOAT) and provides life-changing care to clients who require this specialized treatment approach. You can learn more about Crosstown here.

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.