Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Fraser Health Authority; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation up to 4 weeks

Benefit porting

Pension enrollment

Maternity top-up

TransLink pass subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ridge Meadows Hospital in British Columbia, Canada, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for neighbors in a warm, community-focused setting.

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care within the BCCNM scope and unit protocols, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient strengths and limitations across physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs.
• Promote patient involvement in health care decisions and discuss concerns.
• Contribute to developing and updating the care plan through multidisciplinary input.
• Provide nursing care per policies, record observations and report changes.
• Perform admissions, discharges and transfers according to policies.
• Document care information to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist in orienting new staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and program evaluation activities.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Teamwork

Education

Practical nursing diploma

BCCNM license

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Ridge Meadows Hospital feels deeply connected to the community, where you care for neighbors in a warm, close-knit environment surrounded by nature. It’s a place where you can truly live where you work, balancing meaningful healthcare with the calm, small town vibes of Ridge Meadows.

Experience The Exceptional Benefits Of Working With Us Including

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

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.