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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Axis Family Resources LtdCastlegar
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Position : Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Location : Castlegar, BC

Hours : 8- and 12-hour shifts; 8 – 40 hours per week

Summary :

Axis is currently recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for our holistic, community-based Withdrawal Management Program in Castlegar, BC. We are a small team who work closely together to offer a welcoming, safe, caring, culturally relevant, and non-judgmental climate for individuals taking their first steps towards substance misuse recovery. Axis provides a positive working environment utilizing a person-centered approach to meet the specific needs of each individual. This role is best suited for empathetic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with a keen interest in a harm reduction approach.

All services offered in the program are evidence-based and client-directed to focus on building strength and resiliency in the person served. Services include recovery planning, regular monitoring of withdrawal symptoms, medication management, peer support, counselling, and Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) when applicable.

  • This position also qualifies for the British Columbia student loan forgiveness program.

Education / Training / Experience :

  • Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing Program
  • Current registration with the BCCNP
  • Approved criminal record check
  • Writing, data collection, and facilitation skills are required
  • Safe driving record, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
  • Pre-employment drug testing is required

    • Benefits :

  • Competitive wages and yearly increases
  • Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Wellness initiatives and team day events

    • We offer our full-time and part-time employees the following :

  • Paid vacation
  • Similar to other provincial health care providers, Axis contributes to MPP – BC’s Municipal Pension Plan
  • Extended health benefits for full or part time employees
  • Unionized workforce (CSWU membership required)
  • Ongoing career opportunities Throughout North and Interior BC

    • About Axis Family Resources :

    Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

    Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

    About Castlegar :

    Nestled between two world-class ski resorts in the scenic Selkirk Mountains, Castlegar is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers and an incomparable trail system unite the region providing limitless opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking. Castlegar is the central hub to explore all that the Kootenays have to offer.

    Additional Information and Application Details :

  • A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, bending, lifting, etc.
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