Reporting to the Patient Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interprofessional team, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Hemodialysis Unit, provides practical nursing services in a hemodialysis environment as a member of an integrated nephrology team performing varied and complex renal interventions. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other members of the nephrology team in facilitating safe and effective interventions through the performance of pre-dialysis, dialysis, and post-dialysis activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting patient care, and providing support to patients and their families in accordance with the Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses as set out by the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals and consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Health Care (PHC) and established protocols.

Education:

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses with the full range of current licensed practical nursing competencies, and successful completion of a recognized Dialysis Program for Licensed Practical Nurses plus one (1) year recent related experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in acute care, 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Hemodialysis and procedures appropriate for the areas 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 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 operate related equipment.
• 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. 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.

Your Day To Day:

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents patient care during the pre-dialysis, dialysis and immediate post-dialysis periods. Explains care plan to patient and/or family members, provides support, encouragement and educational material for reference.
• Performs patient admission duties by methods such as assessing condition, individual patient needs and planning nursing care for the patient in collaboration with the RN, and other members of the nephrology team prior to the patient's dialysis.
• Performs nursing duties related to hemodialysis such as weighing the patient pre and post dialysis, cannulation of established fistula or graft, continuous heparin regulation with RN guidance. Collaborates with the RN as well as other members of the nephrology team as required and performs other nursing functions as instructed.
• Performs other related nursing duties such as administering medications, assisting the RN as required in accordance within established standards and protocols, and collaborating with other members of the nephrology team as required.
• Monitors patients, recognizes changes and communicates with RN any problems, changes or unusual signs or symptoms of the patient while in the dialysis setting. In collaboration with RN provides appropriate nursing interventions.
• Documents observations, treatment and other patient care activities during the pre, intra and post-dialysis periods by methods such as recording observations and/or information onto patient record.
• Works collaboratively with RN regarding patient assignment in order to assess changes in patients, both physical and emotional and to determine the appropriate level of care required. Ensures access routes such as intravenous, fistulas and catheters are viable, and if access or other problems exist, the RN may become the primary care provider for the patient.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant equipment used for the dialysis process, theory and mechanics of dialysis, in order to recognize problems with machinery, and inform appropriate staff member.
• Attends a variety of meetings such as staff meetings, quality improvement and patient rounds to provide and obtain information and feedback about patients and patient care.
• Assists with orientation of new staff by performing duties such as explaining and demonstrating work procedures and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge of nephrology issues and trends by methods such as educational sessions, in-services, literature reviews and workshops as required to facilitate knowledge enhancement and technology changes.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by following safety instructions and reporting any unsafe situations to the Supervisor.
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages and assisting in maintaining standardized records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 organization’s 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. 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.

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.