Any LPN jobs in Vancouver BC?

[lpnurse07]

HEY there. new to ALL NURSES. I have been an LPN for 4 years but left my career last year to pursue something else. Now I am back and have been applying like crazy everywhere but can't seem to find a job? There's barely any postings in the health authorities (Fraser, VCH, and providence) and I have applied when they've posted but no call backs? Any suggestions?

[OgopogoLPN, LPN, RN]

I live in the Okanagan, and from everything I've heard online, in person and 2nd hand info, then entire Lower Mainland right now (and for the past few years) is completely brutal for LPN jobs. There are NONE. Experienced LPNs are applying everywhere like crazy and not getting ANYTHING. From UBC, to North Van to Chilliwack. NOTHING. Public, private, acute care, LTC....

I know it sucks.

[lpnurse07]

I looked into Interior health.. theres some in the okanagan.. how's work in your neck of the woods?

[OgopogoLPN, LPN, RN]

It's hit and miss. There's 3 schools pumping out new grads to very, very few jobs. Some new grads are being hired casual in LTC and acute care, but get very few hours. The summer is busier of course, but for casuals right now, it's very slow.

I graduated in 2008 and it took me 2 years to get a permanet position (in LTC). I now have over 5000 hours and still can't get a permanent or even a decent relief in acute care.

There is the odd private home that is hiring, but one of the two is just brutal to work at. Very, very high workload, poor management, high turnover of staff. They went to a private provider like Advocare or one of those a few years ago, so I think the pay rate is much lower than union pay.