Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Chilliwack General Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 61,936; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Chilliwack seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients while adhering to standards of practice. Responsibilities include providing a supportive environment, promoting patient involvement, and documenting care procedures. Ideal candidates must have graduated from a recognized practical nursing program and hold current BCCNM registration. Join Fraser Health and contribute to our commitment to diverse and inclusive healthcare.

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 effectively.
• Promote patient involvement in health care decisions.
• Document and update care and procedure information.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical capability

Education

Graduated from a recognized practical nursing program

Current registration as Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek 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.

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

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.