Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Queen's Park Care Centre

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dynamic team at Queens Park Care Centre. In this Temp Full Time role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for patients by providing comprehensive nursing care and support. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. With exceptional benefits, including employer-paid healthcare and generous vacation time, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. Join us in delivering compassionate care and support to those in need!

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Additional employee discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent experience.
• 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 care and maintain patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

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 Temp Full Time opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Queens Park Care Centre located in New Westminster, B.C. Ending March 31, 2025.

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 Queens Park Care Centre located in New Westminster, 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 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.