Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - The Residence in Mission

Fraser Health Authority; Mission; Presencial; CAD 45.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Four weeks vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

Fraser Health in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess needs, contribute to care plans, and deliver care per established policies while documenting observations and outcomes.

The role requires current LPN registration with BCCNM, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and participation in ongoing quality improvement and staff orientation.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Assesses patient and family needs across physical, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual domains.
• Contributes to care plans through multidisciplinary meetings and family conferences.
• Provides nursing care according to policies and documents observations and changes.
• Performs admissions, discharges and transfers per agency policies.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort through accurate records and equipment care.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and participates in quality improvement activities.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organization skills

Plan of care

Medication administration

Equipment operation

Written communication

Physical endurance

Educación

Practical nursing diploma

Descripción del empleo

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives 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.

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

• Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
• Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
• Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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).

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.