Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Fraser Health Authority; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 94,100,000 - 128,895,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in New Westminster, BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive nursing care. The role operates under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations and adheres to BC guidelines.

The position requires a graduate of a recognized practical nursing program with current BCCNM registration. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to deliver patient-centered care in a dynamic health-care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient/resident/family's strengths and needs across physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual domains.
• Provides a supportive environment and involves patients/families in health care decisions, sharing information and addressing concerns.
• Contributes to development and updates of the care plan, attends multidisciplinary meetings and family conferences.
• Delivers nursing care per policies and evaluates outcomes; records observations and reports changes.
• Performs admissions, discharges and transfers per policies and unit procedures.
• Records and updates all care information to ensure safety and comfort.
• Operates and maintains equipment related to patient care.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and learners.
• Engages in quality improvement activities and team/department meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Full scope of practice

Physical ability

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Job description

Salary

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

Salary

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

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

• Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
• Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
• Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
• 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 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. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor