Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Burnaby Hospital (BUH)

Fraser Health; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization as a Licensed Practical Nurse at a prominent hospital. This casual position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment. You'll play a crucial role in assessing and implementing nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy competitive compensation, including comprehensive health benefits and generous vacation time. If you're passionate about making a difference in health care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and provide supportive environments.
• Document care and maintain safety and cleanliness for patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and quality improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Salary

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

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope at Burnaby Hospital.

Come work with us!

Joining the Fraser Health 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 four weeks of vacation to start, 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.

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.