Search Homelessness Services Association of BC

Job Description / Duties

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) implements the residential care plans for each client/resident and performs all general nursing duties to enhance the physical, mental, and social care of the clients/residents within the LPN scope of practice.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma with practicing membership in College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC and two years of recent related experience in gerontological, mental health, psychiatric or community nursing.
• Experience with case management.
• Current occupational first aid and CPR certification.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle residents with underlying mental illness and drug dependencies.
• Demonstrated cultural safety and sensitivity, including respect for Indigenous peoples, diverse cultural backgrounds, and the unique needs of marginalized populations.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in care planning.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge of and ability to perform all general nursing duties within the LPN scope of practice.
• Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.
• Ability to operate computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Windows software applications.
• Ability to empathize and work with people who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, and/or addictions issues, and/or those who may be living with HIV/AIDS or other life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position such as capabilities which are compatible with walking, stopping, bending, and lifting heavy residents using effective and safe body mechanics.

Additional Information

REQUIREMENTS:
• Negative Tuberculosis test results.
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Status:
Regular Part-Time
Week One: Thursday to Saturday, 10:30pm – 6:30am
Week Two: Wednesday to Saturday, 10:30 pm – 6:30am

Salary: Hourly Wage: Starting at $32.84

Contact Information

careers@thebloomgroup.org

Employer Profile

We believe everyone deserves a place to call home and the support to live a healthy, independent life. By working with our community partners, we fill critical service gaps and drive long-term change for those most often left behind.

Our services include:
•Helping people find and keep safe housing
•Providing care for people with mental health and addiction challenges
•Supporting women and women-led families in rebuilding their lives
•Managing finances for seniors at risk of exploitation or homelessness

Our vision:
A strong and resilient community where all persons have a stable home and the support to live healthy lives with self-determination.

Our mission:
We support the most vulnerable people in our community through the provision of housing, health and social services.