Practical nurse jobs in West Vancouver, BC and nearby

Practical nurse jobs within 25 km of West Vancouver, BC, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Sep 18, 2026

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Open jobs: 202
Employers: 30

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Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.87Across 84 listings

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Hybrid: <1%1 listing
On-site: >99%201 listings

Employers hiring include Vancouver Coastal Health (92), Fraser Health (33), Fraser Health Authority (14).

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Licensed Practical Nurse – GI Endoscopy/Ambulatory Care, Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
New Westminster, BC
$32.84 to $44.96 CAD / hour
Full-time
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Mimak Care Corporation
New Westminster, BC
Contract
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – British Columbia & Alberta
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coast Mental Health
Burnaby, BC · Vancouver, BC
Part-time
Licensed Practical Nurse - Night
The New Vista Society
Burnaby, BC
Full-time
Under the direction of the Nurse Coordinator/designate, the LPN assess, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for their work assignment in accordance with competency guidelines…
Licensed Practical Nurse/Orthopaedic Technician, Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health
New Westminster, BC
Full-time
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Queen's Park Care Centre
Fraser Health
New Westminster, BC
Part-time
We are currently looking to fill an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Queens Park Care Centre located in New Westminster, B.C.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Temporary
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Fraser Health
New Westminster, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse, Outreach
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse (Theatre Qualified) - Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health
New Westminster, BC
Part-time
We are currently looking to fill a a Licensed Practical Nurse (Theatre Qualified) position at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminser, B.C.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Chenchenstway
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Part-time
We are currently looking to fill an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope at Chénchenstway located in Burnaby, B.C.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Fellburn Care Centre
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Part-time
We are currently hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our team at Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby, B.C.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Miracle
Mint Health + Drugs
North Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…in delivering care that is professional, compassionate, and…
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Retirement Concepts
Vancouver, BC
$32.84 to $44.96 CAD / hour
Full-time
LPN- Part Time
COGIR Real Estate
Vancouver, BC
Part-time
Licensed Practical Nurse/Orthopaedic Technician - Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health
New Westminster, BC
Full-time
We are currently looking to fill an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse / Orthopaedic Technician to join the Cast Clinic unit at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster,…
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Fellburn Care Centre
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Part-time
We are currently hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our team at Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby, B.C.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Access, Care and Transitions (ACT) - Queen's Park Care Centre
Fraser Health
New Westminster, BC
Fraser Health is currently hiring Casual Licensed Practical Nurses to join the Access, Care & Transitions (ACT) team at Queen’s Park Care Centre in New Westminster.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$32.84 to $41.35 CAD / hour
Other
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…

Coast Mental Health

Licensed Practical Nurse

Langley (District), BC, Canada
Burnaby, BC, V5H 3K7, Canada
Vancouver, BC, V5T 2C4, Canada

Pay: Salary Range: $32.84 to $41.35
Job type: Part-time

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Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care, including psychiatric and physical assessments, crisis interventions, and medication administration. They work within a multi-disciplinary team to implement trauma-informed care and support clients with complex needs related to mental illness and addiction.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses and maintain a full practicing license with the BCCNM. Additional requirements include a valid driver's license, first aid certification, and specific health clearances such as tuberculosis testing.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Psychiatric assessment
Physical assessment
Crisis intervention
Medication administration
Group facilitation
Trauma-informed care
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Harm reduction
Addiction support
Mental health support
Care planning
Documentation
Communication
Time management

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision care
Dental care
Prescription drugs
Naturopath
Acupuncture
Chiropractic
Group life insurance
Massage therapy
Physiotherapy
Paid leave for gender affirming care
Employee and family assistance program
Municipal pension plan

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
BCCNM
Mental Health
Addiction
Trauma-informed care
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Concurrent disorders
Harm reduction
Crisis intervention
Medication administration
Nursing
Community health
Supportive housing
Recovery-oriented
Clinical care
First Aid
WHMIS
Municipal Pension Plan
Accreditation Canada

Original job description

Status: Casual

This is a casual position. As such, there is no specific or guaranteed schedule associated with the position. Shifts are offered on an as-needed basis, in accordance with operational requirements and the applicable Collective Agreement. Employees may be contacted to fill available shifts based on their availability and operational needs.

Salary Range: $32.84 to $41.35

Location: Community Homes Division (Nair Place & Forglen)

Schedule: Various

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.

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 recognize hard work.
We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
We offer a variety of work placement opportunities within the organization.
We strive to be the best that we can be.
We hold Exemplary Standingwith Accreditation Canada.
We have been recognized with numerous awards for our innovative programming.
We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

Some of the Benefits we Offer

100% employer-paid benefits for employees and their families.
Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Group Life, Massage therapy, Physiotherapy, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies.
General sick-leave accruals.
Long-term disability programs. Short-term disability programs available to exempt positions only.
5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year.
8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total.
Employee and Family Assistance Program, which includes personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching. In addition, Coast provides a cognitive behavioural therapy program (CBT abilities program) and Headversity for managing a variety of life issues and includes self-paced therapeutic support.
Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire. More information can be found at: https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca.

***For any unionized positions, current/internal Coast employees must apply within seven (7) days of the posting date with their internal UKG account (using their Coast email address), in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Current/internal Coast employees who apply to a unionized position using an external account (or email), or after the seven (7) day deadline will be considered an external candidate. In this case, seniority will not be considered.***

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

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