Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Community Apothecary is an independent, no public access pharmacy with a hard-working, low-stress environment. We are offering an opportunity to work as an LPN, working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary model that includes Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Family Doctors, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Workers, and Community Mental Health Teams.

Work in a rewarding community setting!

Seeking a full-time LPN to provide medication administration, patient engagement, and OD response to people living in supported housing in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many with mental health and substance use challenges.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing and current practicing registrant with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Experience or interest in working with mental health and/or addictions is an asset
• Empathetic and comfortable working within a harm reduction framework
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently both independently as well as in a team

Job Responsibilities: ·

• Deliver direct nursing care as required
• Work efficiently with a focus on Medication Administration and Patient Engagement
• Using a structured process in collaboration with the client, assess, plan, deliver, evaluate, and document individualized client assessments that reflect the client’s goals and priorities. Provide consistent follow-up and change plans of care as needed
• Coordinate nursing care services with the client, physician, hospital, rehabilitation program, long-term care program, and other community services/programs. i.e., mental health, social development, nutrition programs, etc.
• Maintain confidential reporting and recording data systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective, consistent, and comprehensive care planning and delivery

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (preferred)
• BC LPN license (required)

Work Location: In person