Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Withdrawal Management - Powell River, BC
$68,307,200–$86,008,000 year
On-sitePowell River, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and document care for clients with stable health states, including those facing chronic disease, mental health challenges, and substance use. Collaborate with Registered Nurses to manage unpredictable outcomes and support families within a client-centered framework. Maintain clinical competence while applying recovery-oriented models and Indigenous Cultural Safety principles. * **Salary:** CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr. * **Location:** Powell River, BC * **Qualifications:** BCCNM-registered LPN with Mental Health/Substance Use training. * **Level:** Entry to Mid * **Employment Type:** Full-time * **Sponsorship:** No * **Benefits:** Comprehensive health benefits, employer-paid training, wellness supports.
Required Qualifications
- Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BCCNM
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses
- Successful completion of additional education where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
- Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes (including client accompaniment) as required
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of mental health treatment within a client and family model of care
- Demonstrated knowledge of other facilities and mental health resources
- Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care
- Demonstrated knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the BCCNM for Licensed Practical Nurses
- Demonstrated knowledge of suicide and violence risk assessments
- Demonstrated knowledge of common symptoms of various mental health diagnosis
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour and use violence prevention and behavioural management techniques
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
- General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize recovery-oriented models of care
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with client
- Demonstrated ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Basic computer literacy to operate computerized clinical information system and word processing, internet and e-mail software
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
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