Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Cottage/Worthington Pavilions - Abbotsford

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

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation to start

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Abbotsford is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care while working in a supportive environment with excellent health professionals.

The position comes with competitive compensation, including vacation and health benefits, allowing you to grow within a respected organization that values diversity and respects all individuals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient strengths and needs.
• Provide supportive care for patients and families.
• Document procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of full scope of practice

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Graduate of recognized practical nursing program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84‑$44.96 per hour.

Job Summary

Joining our team offers 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 a pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives 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.

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.

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