Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Four weeks of vacation in first year

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our clinical operations team in a fast‑paced health care setting. You will perform assessments, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care within the full scope of practice under BCCNM guidelines.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, medications administration, and ensuring safety and quality in documentation. The role supports ongoing professional development in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/resident/family needs across physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
• Provide a supportive environment and involve patients in care decisions.
• Contribute to development of individualized care plans and attend care conferences.
• Deliver nursing care per policies and standards; document observations.
• Perform admissions, discharges, and transfers per policies.
• Document and update care/procedure information for safety and comfort.
• Operate and maintain patient care equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Assist in orienting new staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and education activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Care planning

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Practical nursing diploma

BCCNM registration

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work with us!

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek 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.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team; performs assessments, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
2. Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family. Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices.
3. Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.
4. Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes. Records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
5. Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
6. Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
7. Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
8. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
9. Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
10. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM, including administering medications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.