Licensed Practical Nurse

Fraser Health; Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider invites applications for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C. In this role, you will work within a dynamic team to enhance the quality of life for patients. The ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Offers include comprehensive benefits, generous vacation, and pension enrollment from day one. A meaningful career awaits you in a unique community setting.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient strengths and limitations.
• Provide a supportive environment for families.
• Contribute to individualized care plans.
• Provide nursing care according to policies and standards.
• Document all relevant care information.
• Operate and maintain patient care equipment.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Assist in staff orientation.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse registration

Practical nursing program graduation

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 at Eagle Ridge Hospital located in Port Moody, BC.

The Tri-Cities is an informal grouping of three lively suburban communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody and two semi-rural residential areas of Belcarra and Anmore that have grown together and are each unique from the other. These stunning communities offer urban living in a picturesque natural setting - the ideal location for the avid city-goer and outdoor enthusiast. The centrally located area of the Tri-Cities offers the perfect hybrid for all lifestyles.

Are you a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Are you ready to help patients regain their independence? Join our dynamic team at Eagle Ridge Hospital located in Port Moody, B.C., where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients.

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 an 87% 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

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 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.

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