Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Fellburn Care Centre

Fraser Health; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care, where you'll provide essential nursing care and support to residents. In this role, you will assess patient needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for those in your care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and respect. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to providing high-quality care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing care for patients/residents.
• Provide supportive environment and involve families in care.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness for patients and staff.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Medication Administration

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Practical Nursing Program

Current Registration with BCCNM

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

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 in Long Term Care at the Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby, B.C..

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 workforce. 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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