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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Surrey Pretrial Services Centre (SPSC), Correctional Health Services - Surrey, BC
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Temporary, Full-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Surrey, BC
This Temporary, Full-Time (Until February 1, 2027 or until return of incumbent) opportunity is with the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre located in Surrey, BC.
Are you an Licensed Practical Nurse driven to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals living with mental health challenges, substance use, concurrent disorders, or chronic illness? Join a compassionate, interprofessional team where your skills and empathy support whole-person care. From building therapeutic relationships to delivering hands-on nursing, you’ll play a vital role in helping clients move forward in their recovery journey.
What Is Correctional Health Services
Correctional Health Services is a province-wide, specialized program providing care for clients who are incarcerated in one of BC’s 10 provincial correctional facilities. We believe everyone deserves a chance to access and receive the same quality of care as they would in the community.
What You’ll Do
- Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Assess and identify client’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, social-cultural and spiritual needs. Provide emotional support as needed.
- Contribute to the development and modification of individualized care plans by identifying client priorities/plans and suggests revisions of the nursing care plan as required for stable clients.
- Perform a variety of nursing procedures such as taking blood pressures, heights and weights, and urine testing as directed; and communicates patient information to in-charge nurses (RN/RPN), physicians, and other appropriate members of the team.
- Monitor status of clients in relation to anticipated outcomes. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions by comparing actual outcomes to anticipated outcomes. Report unanticipated changes and concerns to the nurse-in-charge.
- Maintain complete and accurate computerized and paper records through methods such as tracking results /consults documentation, and inputting data and documentation in accordance with established procedures and policies appropriately on the client’s health record.
- Review the medication administration record for each client and checks with the nurse-in-charge or the physician regarding any concerns.
Qualifications
What you bring
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses plus 1 year of experience working with offenders and/or in secure health care settings, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
- Occupational First Aid Level 2 certification (OFA Level 3 certification for positions at the Ford Mountain Correctional Centre)
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services contexts found in the foundational documents.
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Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging.
- Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work.
- Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles.
- Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work and follow instructions accurately.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly.
What We Bring
- Comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.
Job Type
Temporary, Full-Time (Until February 1, 2027 or until return of incumbent)
Wage
$32.84 - $41.35 per hour
Location
14323 57th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3X 1B1
Hours of Work
Rotating; 0500-1530; 1230-2300
Requisition # 201912E
Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in joining our team at the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre (SPSC)!
If you are a new grad (graduated in the last 18 months and have NOT completed the new grad program at another health authority), we ask all new grads apply to one posting.
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What We Do
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.
PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism.
Attention Current Employees Of PHSA
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.
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