Licensed Practical Nurse — Growth, Benefits, Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under the direction of the Manager and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires current LPN registration with BCCNM and involves assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, four weeks of vacation in the first year, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 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, including administering medications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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.

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under the direction of the Manager and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires current LPN registration with BCCNM and involves assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, four weeks of vacation in the first year, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.