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Licensed Practical Nurse

  • BC, Canada
  • British Columbia, Canada, Canada

$42 to $52 CAD / hour · Contract

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$42 to $52 CAD / hour
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About Us: Russell Tobin is a leading workforce solutions provider connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities across Canada. We are committed to supporting healthcare professionals with flexible contract opportunities while helping healthcare facilities meet their staffing needs.

Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Position Summary:

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to support Emergency Room (ER) departments in acute-care healthcare settings. The LPN will provide timely, safe, and patient-centered care to individuals presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and promptly report changes in patient condition.
  • Assist with emergency procedures, treatments, and clinical interventions under the direction of RNs and physicians.
  • Administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
  • Perform wound care, IV-related procedures, specimen collection, and other nursing duties as permitted.
  • Monitor patients for changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency department protocols.
  • Provide compassionate patient and family support during urgent and stressful situations.

Qualifications:

  • Current and valid LPN license in the applicable province or jurisdiction.
  • Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
  • Recent Emergency Room/ED experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification as required.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rate: CAD $42- $52 per hour
  • Facility-provided accommodation for the duration of the assignment
  • 24*7 Support for the best contract experience
  • Professional development opportunities, including continuing education support
  • Round-trip airfare reimbursement
  • Paid travel time at regular hourly rates, capped at 7.5 hours each way
  • Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience while working in a supportive healthcare environment

Position Details

  • Assignment Length: 4-13 weeks (extension opportunities available)
  • Location: Multiple locations across British Columbia (Prince George Terrace, Sechelt, Quesnel, etc.) Canada (On-site)
  • Schedule & Shifts: Full-time hours; Day, Evening, and Night shifts based on facility requirements
  • Job Type: Contract | Travel Nursing

Connect With Us

Email: vanshika.aggrawal@russelltobin.com

Contact: 778-326-0682

Equal Opportunity Statement

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law.

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Responsibilities

Assess patients, monitor vital signs and changes in condition, administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice, and assist with emergency procedures and clinical interventions. Document care accurately, collaborate with the healthcare team, follow safety and infection-prevention protocols, and support patients and families.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current LPN license in the applicable jurisdiction and have graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing program; recent emergency department experience is preferred. Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills, current BLS/CPR certification as required, and availability for flexible shifts are also specified.

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Intravenous Procedures
  • Specimen Collection
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Infection Prevention
  • Patient Safety
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient and Family Support

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Facility-Provided Accommodation
  • 24/7 Support
  • Professional Development
  • Continuing Education Support
  • Round-Trip Airfare Reimbursement
  • Paid Travel Time
  • Extension Opportunities

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Hiring contact email

vanshika.aggrawal@russelltobin.com

Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • LPN
  • Emergency Room
  • Emergency Department
  • Acute Care
  • Practical Nursing
  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital Signs
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Clinical Interventions
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Intravenous Procedures
  • Specimen Collection
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Infection Prevention
  • Patient Safety
  • Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team
  • BLS
  • CPR
  • Travel Nursing
  • Contract Nursing
  • Flexible Shifts

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