15 Oct
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Novacare pharmacy
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Vancouver
15 Oct
Novacare pharmacy
Vancouver
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - OAT/PA Mobile Outreach Clinical Services
Full-Time & Part-Time | Vancouver, BC
About Novacare Pharmacy
Novacare Pharmacy delivers a clinically driven, Ministry-aligned mobile OAT/PA program supporting patients across Vancouver. We work closely with medical clinics, supportive housing providers, and community organizations to ensure safe, consistent, and compassionate care for individuals with limited mobility and vulnerable populations.
Our model emphasizes clinical accountability, professional autonomy, and direct pharmacist support, allowing LPNs to practice confidently and meaningfully within their scope.
Position Summary
We are seeking dedicated, detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our mobile clinical team. LPNs provide full medication administration, OAT/PA witnessing, documentation, and patient support at shelter homes, supportive housing sites, and community locations throughout Vancouver.
During onboarding, LPNs will be accompanied in the field to ensure route familiarization, consistent documentation, and smooth integration into our mobile workflow. Once trained, LPNs operate within a streamlined model designed for efficiency, independence, and high-quality patient care.
This role is ideal for nurses who value autonomy, clinical responsibility, and meaningful work with vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Medication administration including OAT and Prescribed Alternatives (PA)
- Witnessing OAT dosing and documenting adherence
- Protected handling and administration of controlled substances
- Driving to multiple sites to deliver and administer medications (pharmacy vehicle or own vehicle)
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and medication profiles
- Identifying and reporting safety concerns, discrepancies, or adverse reactions
- Collaborating with pharmacists, shelter staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Upholding BCCNM standards, Ministry of Health guidance, and Novacare policies
Qualifications
- Current LPN registration in good standing with BCCNM
- Experience with OAT, PA, harm reduction, or vulnerable populations (asset)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
- Comfortable driving in Vancouver during early-morning hours
- Valid BC driver’s licence
Skills
- Medication administration
- OAT/PA witnessing and documentation
- Trauma-informed and harm-reduction care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Proficiency in medical terminology
Schedule
- Full-time: Early-morning shifts, 5 days per week
- Part-time: Early-morning shifts, 2-3 days per week
- Weekend options available
Compensation and Benefits
- $33-$48 per hour, depending on experience
- Bonus pay, overtime pay, signing bonus
- Extended health and dental benefits, vision care, wellness care
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement if using personal vehicle
Work Setting Mobile outreach across Vancouver; in-person role.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an LPN who values autonomy, clinical responsibility, and meaningful work with vulnerable populations. Novacare offers a role where your expertise is central to patient safety and treatment success.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume outlining their LPN experience, relevant OAT/PA healthcare experience, and availability.
Pay: $33.00-$48.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Licence/Certification:
- BCCNM (BC College of Nurses and Midwives) license (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Medication Administration (Vancouver)
🏢 Novacare pharmacy
📍 Vancouver