Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Employer benefits

Pension plan

Maternity top-up

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Regular Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Emergency Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, British Columbia. The LPN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Nurse Manager.

The successful candidate will hold a recognized practical nursing diploma and be registered with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program and current practicing registration with the BCCNM.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice including medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment and maintain physical stamina for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Provide nursing care per policies and document observations and changes.
• Administer medications within scope of practice and ensure safety.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers and maintain care records.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Plan of care

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Regular Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency to join our Emergency Unit team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.

Why Surrey BC?

Surrey, British Columbia,is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history.Surrey is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Surrey Memorial Hospital(SMH) is one of B.C.’s largest and busiest hospitals, offering advanced care in emergency, maternity, pediatrics and mental health, and is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care. Serving a rapidly growing population, it’s a vital hub in the Fraser Health region, providing high-quality, specialized services to communities across the Lower Mainland.

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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

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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.