Indigenous Care-Giver Support, Licensed Practical Nurse

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 61,936; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Chilliwack is looking for an Indigenous Care-Giver Support Nurse to provide essential support to care-givers in their homes. This entry-level, full-time position involves assessing care-givers' skills, developing care plans, and ensuring effective collaboration with the Indigenous Care-Giver Support team. Must be a licensed Practical Nurse with a valid BC Driver’s License. This role emphasizes cultural safety and community health, making it ideal for compassionate and dedicated individuals.

Qualifications

• One year recent, related clinical and/or mentoring experience in a community health setting.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assess skills of care-givers to meet client needs and document visits.
• Determine training requirements and orient new care-givers.
• Evaluate client care needs and provide direction to care-givers.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous Health Clinical Resource Nurse to develop care plans.
• Advocate for improvements in nursing practice and health care services.
• Administer medications and provide care in clients' homes.
• Respond to inquiries and provide program information.
• Assist in care-giver selection with families and clinical teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Team collaboration

Physical ability for duties

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation from an approved school in Practical Nursing

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour

Detailed Overview

The Indigenous Care-Giver Support Model supports clients in their homes, through receiving care from trusted family and community members (known as care-givers) with a focus on culturally safe and appropriate care. The model helps care-givers build their skills to support their loved ones with care tasks such as toileting, bathing, turning/positioning, etc. Care-givers work directly with the Indigenous Care-Giver Support team, including the Licensed Practical Nurse who provides education, and ensures connection to the Home Support Nursing team should further or additional clinical needs arise. In addition to supporting care-givers, the Licensed Practical Nurse performs nursing procedures within the competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) and the current legislative scope of practice in a community health setting; coordinates the provision of support services and liaises with Home Health and Indigenous Health staff, as required.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned care-givers in the client’s home to assess the skills and abilities of the care-givers to meet the client’s needs; maintain records of such visits; complete and maintain related records and documentation such as progress reports, observations and client charting; report and respond to problems such as care issues, complaints, safety concerns by investigating and taking required action.
• Support designated care-givers by determining training and orientation requirements and orienting new care-givers.
• Assess and evaluate care needs of the client in accordance with competency guidelines, established standards of practice and current legislative scope of practice; share information and knowledge, provide direction, assignment and support to care-givers, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of the client’s care plan in collaboration with the Indigenous Health Clinical Resource Nurse. Provide feedback to the established clinical support care team including Home Health, First Nation Health providers, and other allied health services supporting the client and family; meet with the care-givers regularly to provide emotional support and feedback.
• Contribute to the development and revision of standards of care, policies and procedures and advocate improvements in clinical nursing practice, health care and health care services; maintain department standards and procedures.
• Perform nursing care and procedures and evaluate client outcomes; record observations and report problems and/or changes to designated care-givers for follow up; administer medications at assigned clients’ homes according to established policies and procedures, including medication reminders.
• Respond to general inquiries by telephone and in person; provide direction and information about available programs and policies.
• Assist in the selection and identification of appropriate care-givers in collaboration with families, community supports, and the clinical care team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from an approved school in Practical Nursing. One year recent, related clinical and/or mentoring experience in a community health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Understanding of Indigenous communities and history in BC.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Hospitals and Health Care