Licensed Practical Nurse, Rapid Access Addictions Clinic (RAAC)

Providence Health Cares Rapid Access Addiction Clinic (RAAC) is now accepting applications for casual Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their harm reduction-driven team. RAAC is a low-barrier outpatient clinic providing consultation and stabilization for individuals with substance use disorder or reliance including alcohol stimulant and opiate use disorders staffed by an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians nurses and social workers that provide comprehensive assessment and care for those seeking support around their substance use.

The role:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager or Resident Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. 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.

Your duties will include:

• Assists patients/residents in meeting physical social spiritual and psychological needs
• Consistent with mission vision and values of Providence Health Care (PHC)
• Implements established protocols
• Participates in care planning assessments interventions and evaluations
• Documents information and advocates for patients/residents
• Attends various meetings including care conferences
• Assists with orientation of new staff and students
• Responds to and reports incidents following established procedures
• Performs clerical duties as required

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

• Competitive salary: $32.84 - $41.35 CAD 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.
• Meaningful impact: You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental vision and life insurance as well as pension.

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 Health Care has grown into a globally recognized leader in research teaching and care. As individuals within a mission-driven organization we choose to be part of PHC because we value its long-standing dedication to social justice and compassionate care its active efforts to advance environmental sustainability and planetary health and its meaningful engagement in the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Curious about working at PHC and the culture of our teams Check out the video below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team youd be joining:

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.

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.