Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope-Baillie House-Maple Ridge

Fraser Health; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Relief Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse, where your passion for serving others will shine. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment at Baillie House, a long-term care home in beautiful Maple Ridge. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy a range of benefits including comprehensive health coverage, generous vacation time, and career advancement opportunities. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Time

Staff Discounts

Defined Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized practical nursing program with current BCCNM registration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing care needs of patients/residents.
• Provide nursing care according to established policies and procedures.
• Document and update relevant care information for patient safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Patient Care Planning

Medication Administration

Team Collaboration

Equipment Operation

Education

Graduate of Practical Nursing Program

Current Registration with BCCNM

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Salary

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

Are you someone who has a real passion for serving others? Are you a registered Licensed Practical Nurse looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes to these questions, then we want you to keep reading!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Baillie House. Apply today and join our beautiful community in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Baillie House

Baillie House is a five-neighbourhood, 148 bed long term care home located in Maple Ridge. We believe in a person-centred approach to care in a home-like environment and know that resident families and loved ones are an instrumental part of the Baillie House community. Our robust team of health care professionals strive to support the physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being of residents.

Maple Ridge

Located on the north side of the Fraser river with the Township of Langley across, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are nestled at the South end of the famous Garibaldi coast mountain ranges. The area boasts unique cultural roots and a vibrant city life with a stunning backdrop. An ideal place to call home for the outdoor enthusiast. Maple Ridge is easily accessible via Golden Ears bridge and major highways from neighboring cities, a destination along the scenic highway 7 (Scenic Route 7). Just 45 minutes from Vancouver city centre and 30 minutes to the USA border.

Experience some of the benefits of working with us, including:

• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family.
• Health and well-being resources, including an employee and family assistance program.
• Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on their tenure with us.
• Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including, a Transit Incentive Program
• A defined pension plan.

Join our team at Fraser Health - where cared for people, care for people.

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.

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 48,000+ 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.