Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the Groundspring Primary Care team at Lily Lee Community Health Centre at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Vancouver, BC

Practices in accordance with the standards, scope and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as well as within a client and family centred care model. The LPN works collaboratively across multiple sites, clinics, and services, or on outreach/home based visits within an integrated health service delivery model and interdisciplinary care team, to provide holistic care with primary care clients.

The LPN cares for clients and families who are experiencing health challenges across the primary care continuum. In situations where client care needs are not stable or predictable, the LPN seeks direction/guidance from a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician (MD). The LPN works closely with the RN/RPN/NP/MD in direct care activities using a team-based care approach, such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care as part of the team and collaboratively with other Community Care Services. The LPN establishes, maintains and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. The LPN will support clients and their families to achieve and maintain optimal health.

This work is framed within VCH's commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

About Community Health Centers (CHC)

CHCs offer clinic services, referral services, support groups, therapy and ambulatory nutrition care, and a full range of addiction and mental health services,



to those living in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) area. Each clinic is staffed with Integrated Care Teams (ICTs) to care for people who experience barriers accessing services, have no primary care provide and are challenged by complex health concerns (including psycho-social, physical, mental health and addiction co-morbidities). Each ICT provides care on-site and via outreach, with nurses, social workers, counsellors, peer specialists, community liaison workers, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. ICTs are supported on-site by more specialized care providers: wound care clinicians, palliative care nurses, OTs, dieticians, and many other disciplines.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

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 advantages 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
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, Canada's B

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