Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Fellburn Care Centre

Fraser Health; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 94,155,000 - 129,049,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Vacation—up to 4 weeks

Pension enrollment

TransLink pass subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fraser Health in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Scope) for a relief position until March 2027 or return of the incumbent. The role emphasizes direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team at Fellburn Care Centre, with competitive benefits and pension enrollment.

Eligible candidates must have OTA practical nursing credentials and BC registration, and be prepared to work at full scope, including medication administration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BCCNM.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/resident/family needs and contribute to care planning.
• Provide nursing care according to policy and FHA standards; document observations.
• Perform admissions, discharges, and transfers per policy.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the care environment.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and trainees.
• Participate in quality improvement and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Clinical competency

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Practical nursing diploma

BCCNM registration as LPN

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our team at Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby, B.C.

This is a Relief position available until March 2027, or until return of incumbent.

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 start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
• 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

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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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