Licensed Practical Nurse, Hemodialysis - ACDU

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A regional health authority in Abbotsford, BC is looking for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Renal Services team. In this role, you will assess and implement patient care during various dialysis phases, develop individualized care plans, and facilitate education for patients. A commitment to ongoing education in Nephrology is supported for those without prior specialty training. Candidates must be registered with BCCNM and possess effective communication skills. Join us to help thousands receive quality healthcare in our community.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of post-basic education in Nephrology required.
• Current BCCNM registration and CPR Level C required.
• One year of recent related experience as an LPN in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement patient care during dialysis phases.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans as needed.
• Facilitate patient education on care and chronic illness management.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Education

Grade 12 and approved Practical Nursing program

Post-basic education through BC Renal-affiliated program

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Hemodialysis - ACDU has a Relief Part Time position with Fraser Health’s Renal Services team at Abbotsford Community Dialysis Unit, Abbotsford, BC. This role requires post-graduate specialty education in Nephrology. Fraser Health offers sponsorship for LPNs to gain specialty education through an in-house BC Renal program. If you have not completed a post-graduate program in Nephrology but are interested, please apply and indicate your interest in pursuing Specialty Education.

Fraser Health provides competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient/client care during pre-dialysis, intra-dialysis and post-dialysis periods, maintains therapeutic relationships, and respects patient/client autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care; participates in multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences; collaborates with the RN and other nephrology team members; escalates care as needed.
• Plans and prioritizes client care; responds to unexpected events within scope of practice; performs hemodialysis nursing duties in accordance with LPN competencies.
• Facilitates patient teaching to improve understanding of care plans and chronic disease management; revises teaching strategies in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents care, monitors outcomes, administers medications and/or provides education as per policies; participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains a safe environment by following safety, infection control, and emergency procedures; reports unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment.
• Supports orientation and education of new staff and students; performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Grade 12, graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program, and successful completion of post-basic education through an in-house BC Renal-affiliated program; plus one (1) year recent related experience as an LPN in acute care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM); current CPR Level C or equivalent and First Aid certificates.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Physical ability to perform duties; able to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment; organize and prioritize workload; establish rapport with clients; observe and respond to changes in clients’ conditions.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, on traditional lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity, respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health is dedicated to inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe hiring practices.

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Senior ity level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider