Licensed Practical Nurse, Palliative
About The Position
Provide compassionate, hands-on care as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. In this role, you’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality nursing care, support residents’ physical and emotional well-being, and contribute to care planning, assessments, and ongoing evaluations. You’ll practice with autonomy while having the support of RNs when needed, ensuring safe and effective care. If you’re committed to making a meaningful difference and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make an impact.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Delivers safe, respectful nursing care while prioritizing individualized care plans.
- Performs comprehensive assessments and reports abnormal findings to RN or team members.
- Communicates with physicians and carries out and processes medical orders accurately.
- Documents all care, treatments, and patient progress in appropriate systems.
- Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and preparation for procedures.
- Administers medications (excluding IV) and monitors patient responses.
- Responds to emergencies and reports incidents according to protocols.
- Supports patient and family education, encouraging participation in care decisions.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and discharge preparation.
- Assists with staff orientation, participates in meetings, and performs basic clerical and equipment-related duties.
Benefits
- A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $32.84-$41.35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- 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.
- 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.
- A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
