Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assisted Living Program- Nichol Place

Regular Full-Time

Posting Date:

Location:

Wage:

Hours of Work:

Closing Date:

September 17, 2025

Surrey, BC

Paraprofessional Wage Grid Level 13-P-LPN

($32.84-$41.35 per hour)

37.5 Hours per week

October 17, 2025

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Position Overview

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Are you a compassionate

Licensed Practical Nurse

looking to make a real difference? At Nichol Place, a 48-unit Assisted Living Program supporting adults with mental health and substance use challenges, you will provide person-centered care, support recovery, and promote independence in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.


Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, treatments, and health monitoring according to care plans and physician orders. They will conduct regular mental health assessments and support residents in achieving rehabilitation goals that promote independence. The LPN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans while accurately documenting progress. Additional responsibilities include responding to mental health crises and medical emergencies, educating residents on medication and self-care, and fostering a safe, supportive environment for individuals with diverse mental health challenges. The role also involves participation in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives, and may occasionally require working at other Assisted Living sites as needed.

Qualifications

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The ideal candidate will have graduated from an approved Practical Nursing Program and must hold current, active LPN registration in good standing, along with a minimum of one year of experience in mental health, assisted living, rehabilitation, or related care settings. Current CPR/First Aid certification is also required.


Candidates should possess broad knowledge of practical nursing, trauma-informed care, mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders. Strong skills in medication management, recovery-oriented practices, care planning, leadership, and communication are essential. The ideal candidate excels in both team-based and independent settings, demonstrates strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making abilities, and is experienced in harm reduction, community resources, group facilitation, and health education.

This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership.

The schedule of this position will be as follows:

Saturday-Monday- 8:00AM- 4:00PM*
Tuesday-Wednesday- 3:00PM- 11:00PM*


This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

How to Apply

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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your

RESUME

and

COVER LETTER

through the "APPLY" button.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.