Posted 4 days ago
Licenced Practical Nurse
@ Lookout Housing and Health Society
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Overview
Lookout Housing and Health Society is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Sumas ABI harm reduction program. The role covers needle distribution, overdose monitoring and response, crisis intervention and harm reduction education, on Thursday to Saturday 8:00 to 16:00 shifts at $32.84 to $42.79 per hour depending on seniority.
Responsibilities:
- Gérer la distribution de matériel de réduction des méfaits et l'accueil des clients
- Observer les clients consommant des drogues et intervenir en cas de surdose
- Offrir de l'intervention de crise et des services extraordinaires
- Éduquer sur les pratiques d'injection sécuritaires et orienter vers les services
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'un programme reconnu pour infirmiers auxiliaires
- Deux ans d'expérience récente comme IAA à pleine portée
- Permis de pratique complet du CLPNBC
- Certificat de premiers soins OFA 1 et test de tuberculose négatif
- Vérification des antécédents judiciaires, secteur vulnérable
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | TB test, Respirator fit test |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
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Lookout Housing and Health Society
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Providing housing, health, and support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, options.
Full company description
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to people in Metro Vancouver communities. We help adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. Since 1971, we have offered a range of services and housing 24/7 to adult men and women who are destitute and require assistance. There are an estimated 5,230 individuals homeless in Metro Vancouver. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is the first and most essential step in achieving responsible independence for individuals. We house more than 2,300 people every night in shelters and residences and operate within 76 buildings across the Lower Mainland. With over 1,600 employees, we are among the province's largest non-profits and, unfortunately, continue to grow larger because of the increased demand for our services. We believe homelessness can be solved with everyone's help and the first step towards that goal is understanding homelessness. Learn more about the facts and issues by going to our website and following us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. *We reserve the right to remove or restrict any content posted by visitors.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,295
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 517
- Reported office locations
- 544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 1B1, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Homeless Shelter
- Charity
- Other recorded names
- Lookout Housing and Health Society
- Lookout Housing + Health Society
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to people in Metro Vancouver communities. We help adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. Since 1971, we…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organization Management |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New Westminster, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1971 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 75 |
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Employment Status
Part Time - Permanent
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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca
Location
Sumas ABI
Days and Hours of work
Thursday through Saturday
Shift times will be 0800 – 1600 Hours
Shifts are 7.5 hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice
Salary
$32.84 - 42.79 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)
Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) carries out a variety of duties supporting Lookout’s Harm Reduction Program under the direction of the Health Programs Manager, including oversight of harm reduction supplies throughout the Society, orienting and supporting staff to carry out their duties within the harm reduction framework. The people we serve may have a variety of challenging and often overlapping problems including serious mental illness, substance abuse (including IV drug use), hygiene issues, treatment (medical, psychiatric and rehab), and increasingly HIV+/Aids. The position carries out duties related to the operation of the needle distribution including intake and orienting guests, providing support that meets the needs of clients, education on harm reduction methods and distribution of harm reduction supplies. The LPN deals with the public, other service agencies and professionals involved in the support of the clients.
Job Duties
- Work as a collaborative team, with Management, Coordinators and external agencies to provide harm reduction supplies, support and the information necessary to help participants access and use this facility
- Observe clients who are consuming drugs, assessing for and managing signs of overdose, and when necessary, administering drugs to counter an overdose, according to established protocols
- Provide crisis intervention and/or extraordinary services where appropriate.
- Provide education and guidance on safe injection practices, assess clients’ other health/socioeconomic needs and provide support and direction to services as appropriate.
- Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
- Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.
Qualifications & Competence
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses
- Two (2) years recent experience working as a full scope LPN
- Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the harm reduction model, Mental Health System and related agencies and Addiction Support organizations.
- Must have current OFA 1 First Aid Certificate and negative TB Test
- Naloxone Training an asset
- Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset
- Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
- Knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the CLPNBC
- Ability to deal with clients with mental health and substance abuse issues
- Broad knowledge of harm reduction approach to client care
- Demonstrated ability to apply decision making and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Knowledge and experience with basic computer programs (Word, Microsoft Outlook)
- Criminal Record Clearance – vulnerable sector
Respirator Fit Test Requirement
- This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.
Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.
“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
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