The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr.

- CAD $41.35/Hr. Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Relocation

Assistance may be available. Are you a dedicated healthcare worker and enjoy working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team? Apply to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Chronic Complex Care Unit at Willingdon Creek Village in Powell River, B.Perform the full scope of practical nursing functions for clients with predictable outcomes within a designated area of specialty including activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.

Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and under general supervision, and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes. You will work under the direction of an RN for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses. Nurses may be eligible for Federal student loan forgiveness.

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.



Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.

Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal

Health? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.





We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health perks package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal

Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee.

Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. #

📌 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) (Powell River)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Powell River