Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Surrey Memorial Hospital - Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to four weeks in firstyear

Employer-paid benefits (100%)

Municipal pension plan enrollment

Maternity top-up (eligibility)

50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Emergency Department at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, BC. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team, within full scope of practice and agency guidelines.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, patient-centered care, and collaboration with a dynamic clinical team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/resident/family needs across physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual aspects.
• Provide a supportive environment and involve patients/families in care decisions.
• Contribute to developing and updating individualized care plans.
• Provide nursing care per policies and procedures and document observations.
• Perform admissions, discharges and transfers per policies.
• Document and update care information to ensure safety and comfort.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in patient care.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Assist in orienting new staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement and team conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care planning

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Graduate of a practical nursing program

Current practicing registration with BCCNM

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

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

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.

If you enjoy the variety and challenge of acute care nursing, this opportunity in the Emergency Department at Surrey Memorial Hospital offers the chance to work with a diverse medical and surgical patient population in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Candidates with recent acute care experience in a hospital setting will be especially well-positioned for success, bringing valuable assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills to a dynamic clinical team. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a key role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while supporting positive patient outcomes and delivering exceptional patient-centred care every day.

We are currently hiring for a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Emergency Department 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

*Eligibility based on employment status

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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