Job Board > Licensed Practical Nurse - The Bloom Group
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Posted: September 15, 2026
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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
EDUCATION/PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 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.
• Current occupational first aid and CPR certification.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to take initiative, and to organize and prioritize
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and in a changing work environment.
• 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.
• Ability to take into account and address the real barriers that people face because of discrimination and unequal access to resources
• Good leadership skills.
• Knowledge of psychosocial/mental health recovery models.
• Ability to develop, organize, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate individual and group activities.
• Ability to supervise and instruct
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of adult learning techniques.
Additional Information
REQUIREMENTS:
• Negative tuberculosis screening
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Supported Housing Services – Victory House
AFFILIATION: BCNU
STATUS: Part-Time – Thursday to Sunday 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
START: November 8, 2026
Salary: Hourly Wage: $32.84 - $44.96
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.