AVI Health and Community Services

SAFER Licensed Practical Nurse - PT- 0.48FTE

Victoria, BC · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$33k-$41kDetected 34 days ago

EHR/EMRPublic HealthCommunication

About the role

SAFER is located on the territories of the Ləkʷəŋən peoples (Esquimalt and Xwsepsum nations).
Provide screening and assessment and administer medications as ordered by program physicians and according to clinical protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the BCCNM regulator.

Provide care and support for individuals with high levels of poly-substance use and a variety and complexity of acute and chronic conditions, related but not exclusive to conditions of poverty and criminalization.
Work both independently (under the Working Alone Policy, when appropriate) and collaboratively with the SAFER team to support people contemplating or accessing prescribed pharmaceutical alternatives to illegal/toxic substances.
Provide harm reduction support through collaborative risk reduction strategy.
Collaborate with participants and SAFER team to develop and maintain individualized care plans, providing ongoing monitoring and support with participants in accordance with the care plan.
Work with community partners to ensure seamless support of mutual participants.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and use of own vehicle for work purposes is an asset but not required for this position.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment.
Ability to observe and recognize subtle changes in participants.
Strong advocacy skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to use related equipment including computer to complete documentation, data, and reports using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Practiced conflict resolution and non-violent crisis intervention skills.

per BCNU pay grid, LPN Level 1 (ranging between $32.84- $41.35) and all applicable premiums apply.
AVI pays for the entire cost of the plan on behalf of its staff.
Hours of Work, Days Off and Work Area may be subject to change.
TO APPLY: To apply, Please click on 'To apply' to send your resume and cover letter (optional).
The posting will be open until filled.
It is beneficial to identify in the cover letter if you are Indigenous and/or have lived/living expertise relevant to the position.

This position will be eligible for extended health, life and AD&D coverage in compliance with the BCNU Collective Agreement.
Pension: This position is eligible to join the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) after 487.5 hours at AVI.
At this time, AVI contributes an additional 9.31% towards your pension account.
This position gets 7.69% vacation (equivalent to 20 work days, prorated for part time), receives Stat In Lieu payments of 5% on each paycheque and has a Sick Bank of 6.92%.
Sick and Vacation banks are both accessible after your first 487.5 hours with AVI.

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