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Job Description / Duties

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Mental Health & Supported Housing Services – Victory House & Cordova House
AFFILIATION: BCNU
POSTING NUMBER: 26-19
HOURLY WAGE: Starting at $32.84 (to be updated pending ratification of the 2025 NBA Collective Agreement)
DURATION: Ongoing
STATUS: Casual: Sunday to Saturday, 6:30am - 2:30pm, 2:30pm - 10:30pm, 10:30pm - 6:30am

JOB SUMMARY:
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.
• Experience with case management.
• Current occupational first aid and CPR certification.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.

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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• 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 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.

Salary: Starting at $32.84

Contact Information

For additional information or to submit an application, visit The Bloom Group Website:
https://thebloomgroup.org/careers/how-to-apply/

Employer Profile

Join us on our mission to create lasting, positive change in our community. As a team member, you’ll work alongside compassionate, skilled professionals. Our team members provide direct care and support to residents and clients, look after our facilities, manage systems and processes, and administer records and accounts. You’ll be part of a professional workplace that values accountability, learning and collaboration. You’ll be supported to grow and contribute your best.

We’re looking for people who share our belief that everyone we serve deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to build a better future. Like you, we’re committed to removing barriers and embracing diversity and inclusivity in everything we do. Learn more about Bloom values, including our diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, and our care model.