Licensed Practical Nurse, Palliative

Provide compassionate hands-on care as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a collaborative patient-centered this role youll 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. Youll practice with autonomy while having the support of RNs when needed ensuring safe and effective care. If youre committed to making a meaningful difference and thrive in a team-oriented setting this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make an impact.

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.

• 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. Pauls 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. 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.
• 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.

Location:

• St. Johns Hospice (14 beds) *Sub-Acute: Hospice care is intended for those who are going through their last days of life and are receiving care for end of life. The first community hospice on Vancouvers West Side and is situated in a beautiful location on the University of British Columbias campus.

Your Day to Day:

• 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.

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.