Providence Health Care is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our Urban Health team, providing compassionate care to individuals in active adiction and substance use.

We have opportunities available at the Rapid Access Addictions Clinic (St. Paul's), Lighthouse Clinic (St. Paul's) and Crosstown Clinic (community). If you're looking for a fullfilling career where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply today!

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

What You Will Do:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Providence Health Care, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centered care to patients or residents in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Reporting to the Care Manager, you’ll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, support patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and advocate for their needs. Working within your scope of practice, you’ll also contribute to care plans, participate in care conferences, mentor new staff, and ensure safe, high-quality care aligned with PHC’s mission and values. 

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 & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• 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
• 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.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, 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.

About RAAC - Rapid Access Addictions Clinic (St. Paul's):

We area low-barrier outpatient clinic providing consultation and stabilization for individuals with substance use disorder or reliance including alcohol, stimulant and opiate use disorders. You can learn more about our clinic here.

About Lighthouse Clinic (St. Paul's):

We are a free virtual clinic that uses telephone appointments to provide medical treatment and short-term stabilization for people who use substances. You can learn more about our clinic here.

About Crosstown Clinic (community):
Crosstown Clinic is a pioneering leader in substance use treatment, recognized as the first clinic in North America to offer diacetylmorphine (prescription heroin) to individuals with severe substance dependence for whom conventional treatments have proven ineffective. The clinic focuses on delivering Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (iOAT) and provides life-changing care to clients who require this specialized treatment approach. You can learn more about Crosstown here.

Your Day to Day:

• Provide safe and respectful nursing care, adhering to established policies, individualized care plans, and priorities
• Conduct thorough assessments, monitor signs/symptoms, and communicate with the RN/RPN as needed
• Prepare patients for procedures, transfers, and admissions, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications per protocol, monitor effects, and maintain communication with the team
• Utilize evidence-based resources to stay updated on nursing practices
• Respond to incidents such as codes, injuries, spills, and alarms, following procedures
• Assist with staff orientation, demonstrating procedures and providing support
• Address patient/resident and family learning needs, provide educational materials, and make referrals
• Attend care planning meetings, provide input, and advocate for patients/residents
• Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Assist with discharge planning based on patient status and external supports
• Operate and clean equipment, report malfunctions, and handle hazardous materials. Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and maintaining records

Join Us and Transform Your Career in Healthcare! 

Apply today to seize this unique opportunity to specialize and advance your career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.