Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

The LPN provides safe, client-centered care including treatment preparation, monitoring vitals, and supporting clients during psychedelic medicine sessions. They are responsible for clinical documentation in the EMR and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a trauma-informed experience.

Job details

Licensed Practical Nurse NuVista Psychedelic Medicine Independent Contractor - Part Time Work Location: Lincoln, NB About NuVista NuVista Mental Health is a national network of mental health clinics serving communities across Canada. With locations from coast to coast and a growing portfolio of specialized sub-brands, NuVista is committed to accessible, evidence-based, and patient-centred care. The Opportunity As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will support the delivery of safe, client-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary clinic environment. You will play an important role in client preparation, treatment support, monitoring, and recovery while contributing to a positive, professional, and trauma-informed client experience. Key Responsibilities Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and client documentation prior to appointments Complete client intake tasks including consent confirmation, baseline vitals, and review of relevant medical information Provide trauma-informed support to clients before, during, and after treatment sessions Assist with treatment administration and monitor clients throughout sessions in accordance with scope of practice Monitor and document client vitals, responses, and treatment tolerance, escalating concerns appropriately Support clients experiencing distress, anxiety, or dissociation during treatment Provide post-treatment care, recovery support, and safe discharge planning Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the EMR Maintain clinic cleanliness, equipment readiness, and adherence to safety and medication storage protocols Collaborate with clinicians, prescribers, and administrative staff to support coordinated client care and service delivery Qualifications Active registration and good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory college/licensing body Professional Liability Insurance (if applicable to role) Experience supporting client care within a clinical or medical environment Experience with IV insertion and/or infusion monitoring is an asset Experience supporting ketamine-assisted treatment or mental health services is an asset Experience working in emergency department is an asset Strong competency in client monitoring, documentation, and clinical communication Experience using EMR systems (Jane experience is an asset) Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment What You’ll Experience Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Strong referral network and consistent client flow Established clinic infrastructure and administrative support (HR, Finance, Marketing, Referrals, Scheduling and Billing) Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Therapists) Regular clinical consultation and team collaboration opportunities Team events and celebrations A positive team culture with opportunities for connection and recognition Additional Benefits: Full-Time Contractors (20+ billable hours per week) are also eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package Continuing Education Allowance Training and Professional Development support Referral program

What you’ll do

The LPN provides safe, client-centered care including treatment preparation, monitoring vitals, and supporting clients during psychedelic medicine sessions. They are responsible for clinical documentation in the EMR and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a trauma-informed experience.

Requirements

Candidates must have active registration and good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory college and professional liability insurance. Experience with IV insertion, ketamine-assisted treatment, or emergency department care is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time contractors • Continuing education allowance • Training and professional development support • Referral program

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Client Monitoring
• Clinical Documentation
• Trauma-Informed Care
• IV Insertion
• Infusion Monitoring
• EMR Systems
• Patient Intake
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Discharge Planning
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Collaborative Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services