Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Fraser Health; Delta; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 61,936; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Health is hiring for a Relief Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, to join the hospice team at Delta Hospital in Delta, B.C. This position, available until approximately January 2028, involves assessing patient needs and providing nursing care.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a recognized practical nursing program and possess current registration with the BCCNM. A commitment to a respectful, caring, and diverse healthcare environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BCCNM.
• Demonstrated ability to administer medications and carry out nursing duties.
• Experience in assessing patient needs and developing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/resident/family strengths and needs.
• Provide supportive environment for health care decisions.
• Document care and maintain patient/resident safety.
• Participate in quality improvement and education sessions.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Full scope practice knowledge

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Relief Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our Hospice team at Delta Hospital located in Delta, B.C. This position is available until approximately January 2028 or until the return of the incumbent.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We value diversity in the workforce and strive to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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 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 Fraser Health Authority standards; 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 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.

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. 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 workforce. 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.