Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Essential Patient Care Specialists
Diploma-Prepared • REx-PN Certified • Long-Term Care Experts • Available for Immediate Deployment
BC needs thousands of LPNs for stable patient care, chronic disease management, and long-term care facilities. Our LPNs provide focused, task-based nursing care across all health regions.
15+ LPNs available for immediate deployment across BC
Focused Care for Stable and Predictable Patients
Our licensed practical nurses hold nursing diplomas and provide essential nursing care for patients with stable conditions. They work under supervision or in consultation with RNs and NPs, delivering skilled care with significant autonomy in Alberta and BC.
Stable Patient Care
Comprehensive care for patients with predictable conditions including post-surgical, chronic disease, and rehabilitation patients.
Wound Care Management
Advanced wound assessment, dressing changes, wound care protocols, and healing progress monitoring.
Medication Administration
Safe medication administration, dosage calculations, patient education, and medication compliance monitoring.
Chronic Disease Management
Diabetes care, hypertension monitoring, COPD management, and other chronic condition support.
Collaboration with Healthcare Teams
Work under supervision or consultation with RNs and NPs, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
Regional Practice Variations
- BC & Alberta: Significant autonomy with expanded scope including independent decision-making in some acute care settings.
- Ontario: Called Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) with similar scope of practice.
- All Provinces: Task-based focus with increasing responsibilities and scope expansion.
Work Environments
Our LPNs work in long-term care facilities, chronic care units, rehabilitation centers, community health, home care, and increasingly in acute care settings.
All Our LPNs Meet Provincial Standards
Every licensed practical nurse in our network holds proper education, licensing, and clinical competencies
Diploma in Practical Nursing
2-year diploma program from accredited college providing focused nursing education and extensive clinical practice
Key Components: Anatomy & physiology • Pharmacology • Nursing procedures • Clinical placements • Patient care skills • Healthcare ethics
Clinical Training
Extensive hands-on clinical experience in various healthcare settings including long-term care, acute care, and community health
Competencies: Patient assessment • Medication administration • Wound care • Infection control • Documentation
REx-PN Examination (BC & Ontario)
Practical nurse registration examination implemented in BC and Ontario since 2022, replacing CPNRE
Validation: Computer-based test ensuring competency in safe, effective practical nursing practice
CPNRE Examination (Other Provinces)
Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination for provinces that haven't transitioned to REx-PN
Recognition: National standard ensuring consistent competency across Canada
Provincial Registration
Active registration with relevant provincial regulatory body (CLPNA in Alberta, CNO in Ontario, BCCNM in BC)
Verification: Current registration status verified before each placement
Regional Variations Covered
- Ontario: Called Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) same scope and competencies
- Quebec: Uses different licensing exam and education model (OIIQ system)
- Western Provinces: Expanding scope of practice with more independent decision making
Proven 7 Step Process for LPN Recruitment Success
Discovery & Assessment
We start by understanding your facility's current LPN needs, evaluating care requirements, reviewing patient acuity levels, assessing facility culture, and conducting stakeholder interviews to create a comprehensive foundation.
Strategy & Planning
Based on our discovery findings, we create a recruitment roadmap, prioritize candidate sources, choose channels, and set clear timelines for delivery and placement.
Sourcing & Screening
We actively source LPN candidates through our network, validate credentials and certifications, conduct initial screening interviews, and assess clinical competencies before presenting candidates to your facility.
Candidate Presentation & Interview
Our team presents qualified LPN candidates with full profiles, coordinates interviews, provides support, and facilitates the final selection to ensure the best match for your facility.
Verification & Compliance
We ensure full compliance through provincial registration checks, background screening, and credential validation before confirming LPN eligibility for deployment.
Onboarding & Integration
We assist with onboarding, documentation, and facility orientation to ensure your LPN integrates seamlessly into your care team.
Follow-up & Support
We stay involved post placement with regular check-ins, performance monitoring, retention support, and future recruitment planning to ensure long term staffing success.
Ensuring Quality LPN Candidates for Your Facility
Comprehensive screening and verification process to meet healthcare facility standards and regulatory requirements
Credential Verification
- Provincial Registration: Verify active registration with BCCNM, CLPNA, or CNO
- REx-PN / CPNRE: Confirm successful completion of registration examination
- Education Validation: Verify diploma in practical nursing from accredited colleges
- Continuing Education: Ensure ongoing certification and development
Clinical Competency Assessment
- Experience Verification: Detailed review of clinical work history
- Reference Checks: Contact past supervisors for performance feedback
- Skill Assessment: Evaluate skills based on care setting needs
- Specialty Certifications: Confirm BLS, wound care, med administration
Background and Compliance
- Background Screening: Criminal record verification and compliance checks
- Professional Standing: Confirm good standing and no disciplinary actions
- Health Requirements: Ensure immunizations and health clearances
- Documentation: Complete all records for facility compliance
Vendor Qualification Process
- Facility Requirements: Collaborate to meet procurement qualifications
- Insurance Documentation: Provide liability and malpractice coverage
- Contract Compliance: Flexible contracts for your procurement needs
- Quality Metrics: Establish metrics and performance reports
How We Find the Right LPNs for Your Facility
Comprehensive recruitment strategy targeting qualified RN candidates across multiple channels and networks
New Graduate Programs
Target: Recent diploma graduates from BC nursing schools seeking first positions
Sources: BCIT, Douglas College, Vancouver Community College, Langara College, regional colleges
Benefits: Fresh training, eager to learn, long-term potential, current best practices
Long-Term Care Specialists
Target: Experienced LPNs specializing in geriatric and chronic care
Sources: Current LTC facility staff seeking new opportunities, specialized care providers
Benefits: Proven LTC experience, specialized skills, established work patterns
Interprovincial Recruitment
Target:Experienced LPNs from other provinces seeking BC opportunities
Sources: Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan LPNs looking for lifestyle change or career advancement
Benefits: Immediate experience, diverse backgrounds, proven performance
Career Transition Candidates
Target: Healthcare workers transitioning to LPN roles or returning to practice
Sources: Healthcare aides seeking advancement, returning professionals, career changers
Benefits: Healthcare experience, career motivation, mature perspective
Specialized Skill Recruitment
Target: LPNs with specialized certifications and skills
Sources: Wound care specialists, medication administration experts, chronic disease managers
Benefits:Specialized expertise, advanced skills, quality focus
Why Healthcare Facilities Choose Us for LPN Recruitment
Local expertise, proven process, and comprehensive support for successful LPN placements
Specialized LPN Focus
Deep understanding of LPN scope of practice, care settings, and facility requirements ensures perfect candidate facility matching for long-term care and chronic disease management.
LPN specific expertise • Care setting knowledge • Scope understanding • Specialized matching
Comprehensive Screening
Rigorous credential verification, competency assessment, and reference checking ensures only qualified LPN candidates reach your facility.
Provincial registration verification • Certification validation • Competency testing • Reference verification
Care Setting Expertise
Extensive experience recruiting for long-term care, chronic care, rehabilitation, and community health settings with understanding of unique requirements.
Setting-specific knowledge • Regulatory compliance • Cultural fit assessment • Specialized needs understanding
Ongoing Support
Continued support throughout the placement process and beyond, ensuring successful integration and long term retention in your care environment.
Placement support • Integration assistance • Retention focus • Performance monitoring
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- • Provincially registered candidates
- • Care setting expertise
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7 step proven recruitment methodology
2 hour response for all LPN recruitment requests
All LPNs provincially registered and competency verified