JOB POSTING

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Status: Casual
Program: Sequoia at Firth Residence, Abbotsford Hourly Rate: $32.84
Posting # 25-SAF-008
Schedule: Varied Shifts Closing Date: Until Filled
Evenings/Weekends/Overnights

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports

women, girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work

to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting a Casual, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Sequoia at Firth Residence
Program. Located in Abbotsford, the Sequoia at Firth Residence Program is a provincial specialized

substance use treatment program that serves women and gender diverse people with severe and

high‐risk substance use dependency as a primary concern and who may have co‐occurring moderate

mental health care needs. The average length of stay will be 3‐months, or longer when clinically

indicated. The program is strengths‐based, trauma‐informed, culturally safe, and concurrent disorder

capable care delivered through evidence‐based therapeutic interventions. The goal of the program is

to provide evidence‐based psychosocial treatment, education, and support, through a

multidisciplinary team, to reduce problematic substance use, and improve overall health and social

wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to provide tertiary care services to women

with substance dependence, concurrent disorder, and chronic health concerns.

• Identify and monitor women’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including psychosocial,

physiological, psychological, social‐cultural, and spiritual needs.

• Identifies own learning needs, reviews these with the Supervisor, or delegate, and engages in a

variety of activities to meet these needs.

• Monitor the day‐to‐day operations of residence to ensure quality control in adherence to

licensing regulation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College

of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).

• Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Practical Nursing.

• One (1) year of recent, related nursing experience in substance use and mental health care setting,

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of substance dependence, behavioural, social emotional

and mental health/psychiatric problems in women and gender diverse people.

• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, work

independently, and function as a nursing resource.

• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem‐solve, and deal with conflict.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

• Experience working in a licensed facility is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C.

• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

• Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.

• Doctor’s Note of fitness is required.

• Mandatory: Eligible for enhanced reliability screening (Candidate must be a PR holder or a citizen

with minimum 5 years Canadian residency) & satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable

Sector Search) & satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).

Note: Please do not apply if you are not eligible for the enhanced reliability screening.

Benefits:
• Company events

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly

encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non‐
traditional educational backgrounds and field experience.

All Internal Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hiring@efry.com, with the

subject line Internal LPN 25-SAF-008.

All External Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hiring@efry.com, with the

subject line External LPN 25-SAF-008.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.