Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care at Squamish Nation

District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

112500.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care, Culturally Safe Nursing, Patient Triage, Chronic Disease Management, Phlebotomy, Immunizations, Health Education, EMR Systems, BCCNM Documentation, Physical Assessments, Care Planning, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Confidentiality, First Aid

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

(2) PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN NORTH VANCOUVER (1) & SQUAMISH VALLEY (1) CLOSES: Open Until Filled BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL! Join Yúustway Health & Wellness as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care, and contribute to high‑quality, culturally grounded healthcare for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw members. Guided by snew̓íyelh (teachings) and wenáxws (respect), you will deliver holistic, patient‑centered nursing services that empower individuals and strengthen community wellness from birth through end of life. As an LPN within the Kal’numet Primary Care Clinic, you will work alongside a diverse interdisciplinary team—including physicians, NPs, RNs, wellness coordinators, Elders, and traditional healers—to support patients through intake, screening, care planning, education, and culturally safe nursing care. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Provide timely, person‑centered, culturally safe nursing care to patients and families. * Maintain accurate health records aligned with BCCNM documentation standards and departmental policies. * Support patient triage, intake, screening, and engagement in chronic disease management. * Deliver holistic nursing services within the LPN scope, including assessments and care planning. * Provide phlebotomy, routine immunizations, and vaccine education. * Conduct physical assessments, point‑of‑care testing, and coordinate referrals when needed. * Collaborate with practitioners to develop, update, and monitor individualized care plans. * Report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or care practitioners and escalate when outside LPN scope. * Provide individual and group health education to support disease prevention and self‑management. * Prepare exam rooms and ensure medical equipment and supplies are organized and maintained. * Assist patients in navigating health and community services. * Participate in continuous quality improvement, team meetings, and professional development. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program and current membership in good standing with BCCNM. * Minimum 2 years of directly related nursing experience (primary care, community health, assessments, public health). * Demonstrated understanding and practice of Indigenous Cultural Safety and willingness to continue learning. * Strong clinical competencies, including wound care, phlebotomy, harm reduction, STI screening, diabetes care, and pregnancy/urine testing. * Experience working in First Nations communities or Indigenous health settings (highly desirable). * Knowledge and experience with EMR systems and large‑scale health databases, plus intermediate MS Office skills. * High emotional intelligence with strong communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills, able to stay composed in high‑pressure situations. * Ability to maintain confidentiality, act ethically, and communicate complex information clearly to patients and colleagues. * Valid First Aid Level 1 + CPR‑C, BC Driver’s License (Class 4/5/7N), and access to a reliable, insured vehicle. * Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and provide three supervisor references and official school records. WHY WORK WITH US * Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) * Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development * Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity. As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes. Salary: $75,000 - $112,500 Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=231d694d-cd50-4fb7-82a6-dd0773e68b38&ccId=9200976969580_2⟨=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=525291]are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide timely, person-centered, and culturally safe nursing care, including patient triage, intake, screening, and support for chronic disease management. Responsibilities also involve maintaining accurate health records, performing clinical tasks like phlebotomy and assessments, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on care plans.