Employment type: other Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr. - CAD $41.35/Hr. Job Accuracy Posting Flag The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required Summary Help deliver care that meets people where they are and supports where they want to go. Crosstown Clinic is now accepting applications for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their harm reduction-driven team. A leading substance use treatment program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Crosstown is the first clinic in North America to provide prescription diacetylmorphine through Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (iOAT). Here, LPNs provide specialized, relationship-centred care to people with substance dependence, helping clients find greater stability while supporting their goals along the continuum of substance use and connecting them with the community, primary care, mental health and social services they need. Crosstown is supported by an on-site pharmacy and an interdisciplinary care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, and other care professionals. Your duties will include: Provide specialized harm reduction nursing care: Deliver safe, respectful care to clients with substance dependence, monitor their health and wellbeing, administer medications according to established protocols, and respond to clinical incidents and changing needs. Support individualized care and continuity: Participate in assessments, care planning and evaluation, contribute to individualized interventions, and help connect clients with community, primary care, mental health and other supports as their needs evolve. Build relationships through education and advocacy: Identify client learning needs, provide health education and resources, and advocate for clients’ dignity, rights, autonomy and access to care. Collaborate as part of a specialized team: Work closely with nurses, physicians, social workers and other care professionals, contribute to care conferences and team planning, support orientation of new staff and students, and contribute to a safe, effective clinical environment. Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities. What You Bring Education: Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant. Current basic cardiac life support certification. Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies Ability to prioritize and organize work Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs What We Offer Competitive salary: $32.84 - $41.35 CAD per hour, depending on experience Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027. Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. Meaningful impact: You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work. A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension. Who we are: Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day. From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence Health Care has grown into a globally recognized leader in research, teaching, and care. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of PHC because we value its long-standing dedication