Licensed Practical Nurse, Hospice

Salary

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

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Summary

Join our team as a LicensedPractical Nurse (LPN) where youll providecompassionate person-centredcare while workingcollaboratively with aninterdisciplinary thisrole youll assess plan implement andevaluate resident/patientcare advocate forindividual needs andsupport overallhealth and well-being. Youll practiceto the fullscope of LPNstandards contribute tocare planning mentornew staff andstudents and makea meaningful impactin a supportiveand collaborativeenvironment.

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health the BC Nurses Union (BCNU) and health organizations across British Columbia mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC) our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred socially just compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality Integrity Stewardship Trust Excellence and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate innovative and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients residents families and communities.

What You Bring

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 and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• 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.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: $32.84-$41.35 CAD
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their careers offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 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.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Pauls Hospital and health campus will represent the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada. It is 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. Pauls Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care research and teaching. The new St. Pauls Hospital is expected to open in 2027.

Your Day to Day:

• Deliversafe compassionate person-centred nursing carein accordance withLPN standards andindividualized care plans.
• Perform comprehensive patient/resident assessments monitorchanges in condition and communicate concernsto the careteam.
• Administer medications (excluding IV) monitor therapeutic effects and carry outphysician orders accurately.
• Develop implement evaluate and document nursingcare plans andinterventions.
• Collaborate with physiciansand the interdisciplinaryteam to supportquality patient/residentcare and dischargeplanning.
• Prepare and supportpatients/residents foradmissions transfers proceduresand discharges.
• Educate patients/residentsand families promoteinformed decision-making and advocate fortheir physical emotional cultural andspiritual needs.
• Respond appropriately toemergencies incidentsand safetyconcerns while followingestablished reporting procedures.
• Mentor and supportnew staff andstudents by sharingclinical knowledge andbestpractices.
• Participate in careconferences team meetings quality improvement initiatives and maintain asafe organized careenvironment.

Who We Are:

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 has grown into globally renowned research teaching and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organizations long commitment to social justice and compassionate care and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

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

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 32 - 41