Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope (Multi Site- East)

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of health care providers in a dynamic role as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This position offers an opportunity to make a real impact on the well-being of patients in various care settings, including Acute Care and Residential & Community areas. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, implementing care plans, and ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice. With a focus on community health, you’ll be contributing to the vision of better health and best in health care for over two million people. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing care for patients/residents.
• Provide supportive environment and promote patient involvement.
• Document and update care information for patient safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work at full scope of practice

Equipment operation

Physical ability for duties

Education

Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program

Current registration with BCCNM

Job description

Salary

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

Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others?

If you’ve answered “yes” and are currently registered with BCCNM, we invite you to keep reading and discover the next stage of your career! We are currently looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to work on a casual (on-call) basis in a number of our patient care areas in Acute Care as well as Residential & Community settings at the following locations:

Abbotsford:

• Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
• Dr. Stuart Pavilion @ Ebenezer
• Cottage/Worthington Pavilions

Chilliwack:

• Chilliwack General Hospital
• Bradley Centre - Chilliwack General Hospital
• Heritage Village

Hope/Agassiz:

• Fraser Canyon Hospital
• Fraser Hope Lodge - Fraser Canyon Hospital

Langley:

• Langley Memorial Hospital
• Cedar Hill/Maple Hill & Marrwood/Rosewood - Langley Memorial Hospital

Maple Ridge:

• Ridge Meadows Hospital
• Baillie House - Ridge Meadows Hospital

Mission:

• Mission Memorial Hospital
• The Residence in Mission - Mission Campus of Care

We are looking for a friendly, team-oriented person who likes helping people. We value self-directed individuals who are driven and have exceptional organizational skills.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

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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 48,000+ 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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