Are you looking to practice and develop your nursing skills, pick up extra shifts (when you want!) and work in a beautiful home? 

Do you have experience working in Spinal Cord or Intensive Care Nursing? Or are you an experienced LPN interested in training in ventilator care? 

Evergreen Nursing Services is currently hiring for a casual Licensed Practical Nurses for an exceptionally unique and rewarding position working two-to-one with a private client in their renovated, fully equipped home in West Vancouver.

About Evergreen: Founded in 2001, Evergreen is an in-home Nursing, Rehab, and Home Support Company led by dedicated healthcare workers with a mission to exceed the expectations of their clients through exceptional compassionate care. Evergreen has been the Consumers Choice Award Winner for Best Nursing Service in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland since 2005.

We're hiring: A compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse who have (1) experience in Spinal Cord Injury and/or Intensive Care either in a hospital or rehabilitation center and/or (2) a strong interest in learning ventilator care. We are expanding a healthcare team to provide 24-hour in-home care for a client who sustained a high-level spinal cord injury in 2021. 

Role  & Schedule Available -

• Casual (Work vacation or sick coverage shifts based on your availability)
• Night Shifts 20:00 - 08:00 (12 hour shifts)*

Day shifts may be available in future depending on experience, interest and training as day shifts involve two team members - one lead nurse and one Care Aide. 

*Night shifts will always have two care team members working, typically two LPNs and/or RNs working together for 12 hour shifts.

Location: The client primarily lives in West Vancouver. Travel subsidies per shift are available depending on applicants distance from client's home. Opportunities to travel within BC are also available (all travel expenses paid).

Anticipated Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Compensation:

• LPN Pay Scale: $35.50 to $42.75 per hour, dependent on experience
• 5 paid wellness days/year 
• Statutory holiday pay as per BCNU guidelines

Paid Training Provided:

• Ample training is provided
• Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) Training
• 4 hours of online Evergreen & Client Specific Orientation
• Buddy/Training Shifts with experienced RNs/LPNs on site

Applicant Requirements: 

• Licensed Practical Nurse with full, non-restricted registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives
• Compassionate, collaborative and dedicated - can work independently and in a team
• Interest and experience in Spinal Cord Injury & Home Care is an asset
• Tracheostomy and ventilator experience is an asset