Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - UBC Acute Medicine Unit

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is implementing minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) to enhance nursing practice and strengthen quality of care. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. VCH is committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Acute Medicine Unit at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. The LPN practices within a client and family centred care model, adhering to the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice. The role involves working independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team, performing the full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated specialty area. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting client care, as well as providing support to clients and their families. The LPN also collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and, under general supervision, supports the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes or those requiring an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the LPN's scope of practice. The LPN is expected to maintain and advance clinical competence according to BCCNM standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• 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 organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Report past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections as per Ministry of Health policy for all health care workers in publicly-funded health care facilities

Responsibilities

• Practice within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Perform full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document client care
• Provide support to clients and their families
• Support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes or where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Maintain and advance clinical competence pursuant to the standards of practice of BCCNM for Licenced Practical Nurses

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees