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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care Surgery

Chaldecutt, Vancouver
On-site
Full-time
$68K – $86K CAD
2 weeks ago
Employment type
Full-time · On-site
Posted
September 23, 2026
Salary range
$68,307–$86,008 CAD per year
NOC code
32101 — Licensed practical nurses
Province
British Columbia (BC)More in British Columbia

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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Every…

This role is based in British Columbia. The Canadian NOC code for this position is 32101 — Licensed practical nurses. Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring for this full-time position through Jobily, where you can check how well your resume matches the posting before you apply.

Market context

About this role in British Columbia

Average salary for Licensed Practical Nurse in British Columbia

Median $77,158 per year, with most postings between $77,158 and $80,912 (Licensed practical nurses, 2026-08, 9 postings). This posting advertises $68,307–$86,008.

NOC code

32101 — Licensed practical nurses. The National Occupational Classification code is what Express Entry, provincial nominee programs and Job Bank use to identify this occupation.

Typical qualifications for Canadian employers

A practical nursing diploma from an approved program, a passing REx-PN or CPNRE, and current provincial registration.

Licensing: Yes. Practical nurses must be registered with the provincial regulator (LPN in most provinces, RPN in Ontario).

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Top skills this posting asks for:

  • Patient care
  • Acute care nursing
  • Surgical nursing

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What you'll do

  • Provide direct patient care in acute care surgery setting
  • Monitor patient vital signs and clinical status
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Assist with surgical procedures and post-operative care
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation
  • Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare team
  • Support nursing practice quality and patient safety
  • Work within established nurse-to-patient ratio standards

What you'll need

  • Valid LPN license in British Columbia
  • Acute care or surgery experience preferred
  • Ability to work with minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
  • Professional nursing standards compliance

About the Company

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Vancouver Coastal Health

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