Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Heartwood Centre for Women - BC Mental Health & Substance Use S[...]

Licensed Practical Nurse
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Vancouver, BC

What is Heartwood Centre for Women?

Heartwood Centre for Women (Heartwood) is a 30-inpatient bed, trauma informed, integrated treatment facility for women (19+), including members of Two-Spirit and gender-diverse communities, across B.C, who struggle with severe substance use and mental health challenges. We believe that people, when properly supported, have the strength and resiliency to manage their lives.

What you'll do

1. Establish therapeutic relationships with clients and families. Assess and identify women's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, social-cultural and spiritual needs. Provide emotional support as needed.
2. Contribute to the development and modification of individualized care plans by identifying client priorities/plans and suggests revisions of the nursing care plan as required for stable clients.
3. Perform a variety of nursing procedures such as taking blood pressures, client heights and weights, and urine testing as directed; and communicates client information to Patient Care Coordinator, in-charge Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN), physicians, and other appropriate members of the team.
4. Monitor status of clients in relation to anticipated outcomes. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions by comparing actual outcomes to anticipated outcomes. Report unanticipated changes and concerns to RN/RPN.
5. Maintain complete and accurate computerized and paper records through methods such as tracking results/consults documentation, and inputting data and documentation in accordance with established procedures and policies appropriately on the clients' health record chart.
6. Review the medication administration record for each client and checks with the RN in charge or the physician regarding any concerns.
7. Store all client medications according to standards and agency directives.
8. Deliver medications consistent with the written care plan, physician orders and in accordance with the standards of CLPNBC and established procedures; assess their effectiveness and documents all client medications.

What you bring

Qualifications

1. Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
2. Current full practicing licensure with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
3. One (1) year of recent, related experience in substance use and/or mental health care setting, and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
2. Broad knowledge of mental health, addictions and concurrent disorders and treatment.
3. Ability to relate effectively with women, and their families.
4. Broad knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice including collaborative problem solving.
5. Demonstrated ability to participate and work as a member of a multidisciplinary care team.
6. Ability to organize work and follow instructions accurately.
7. Ability to operate related equipment.
8. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
9. Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents.
10. Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada.
11. As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, and development programs to support you - at work and at home.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses.
3. Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.

Job Type: Casual (0.01 FTE)
Wage: $32.84 - $44.96/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3N1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in joining our team at Heartwood Centre for Women!

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges. BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA and BCMHSUS is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.