Licensed Practical Nurse; Casual Job Burnaby area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual)

Status:
Casual

Casual is defined as on call with no guaranteed hours. Shifts can be called out via short call (1-5 hours of notice) or pre-booked).

Location:
Community Homes Division (Nair Place & Forglen)

Schedule:
Various

Salary (Range: $32.84 to $41.35)

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator, and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the LPN provides a broad range of nursing functions and direct care; including psychiatric and physical assessments, crisis interventions, medication administration, group facilitation and other duties as required.

The LPN role is in accordance with the LPN scope of practice and clinical direction is provided by the RPN/RN on duty. The LPN is responsible for implementing the delivery of trauma-informed care for people that may have or have experienced homelessness, severe addictions, mental illness, concurrent disorders, trauma and family, cultural and community disconnection. Clients may also have involvement in the criminal justice or forensic systems.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the nurse shares information with team and other professionals in relation to client progress, care planning and interventions.

Hours of work:
7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am Sunday
- Saturday

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses and ability to maintain full practicing license with the BCCNM

Ability to provide/obtain the following upon hire: BCCNM Nursing License Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License Valid First Aid Certificate (“Emergency First Aid – Community Care” or equivalent) WHMIS Certificate Medical Certificate Tuberculosis Clearance (Done within the past 6 months) Immunization Records: immunization checklist will be provided

Knowledge and Abilities

A good understanding of the issues facing women / men with complex needs related to psychiatric disability, addiction, past trauma / victimization.

Ability to work with people with a mental illness and addictions.

A good understanding of mental illness, addiction issues, psychotrophic medications and psychosocial rehabilitation principles/ strengths-based model.

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.

Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

Knowledge of and ability to implement psychosocial rehabilitation framework and strength-based, recovery-oriented techniques

Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Knowledge of and ability to implement techniques related to concurrent disorders (mental illness and addiction), including motivation enhancement techniques and harm reduction.

Knowledge of an ability to work with the culturally diverse group of clients, including Aboriginal clients.

Knowledge of housing issues and community resources in Metro Vancouver.

Ability to effectively organize work

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others

Ability to operate related equipment (i.e. computers)

Ability to organize and prioritize

About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada and operates a large array of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services. Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

Why Coast

We recognize safety as a top priority for the organization.

We believe in our people and…


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