Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient Procedures - Eagle Ridge Hospital

Fraser Health; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse for a casual role at a community hospital. This position involves assessing and documenting patient care, assisting with minor surgical procedures, and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. With a focus on person-centered care, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and comfort. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and offers exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and generous vacation time. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.
• One year of relevant clinical experience in outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document nursing care for patients undergoing procedures.
• Monitor patient conditions and ensure safety during procedures.
• Assist with orientation of new staff and maintain records.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Effective Communication

Person-Centered Care

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Equipment Operation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Registration

Relevant Clinical Experience

Relevant Coursework/Certification

Job description

Salary

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

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Eagle Ridge Hospital located in Port Moody, B.C..

Tri-Cities: The Tri-Cities is an informal grouping of three lively suburban communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody and two semi-rural residential areas of Belcarra and Anmore that have grown together and are each unique from the other. These stunning communities offer urban living in a picturesque natural setting - the ideal location for the avid city-goer and outdoor enthusiast.

Eagle Ridge Hospital: As a community hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital provides primary and secondary acute care and some specialty services that can be accessed with or without referrals, such as 24/7 emergency, diagnostics, inpatient and outpatient care in general medicine, rehabilitation, surgery, and other specialty services such as urology, plastics, and orthopedics.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: Eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

*Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Performs practical nursing duties such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting care for patients undergoing oscopy, minor surgical procedures, wound care, and other outpatient procedures; assists with the admission of patients to procedure/consultation rooms and performs intra-procedure/consultation for patients undergoing oscopy, in accordance with established standards and protocols.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (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).

Responsibilities

1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents practical nursing care for patients undergoing oscopy, minor surgical procedures, wound care, and other outpatient procedures/consultations during the pre, intra, and post-procedure/consultation periods.
2. Assists with the admission of patients to procedure/consultation rooms and performs intra-procedure/consultation duties for patients undergoing oscopy, in accordance with established standards and protocols.
3. Performs practical nursing duties during the pre, intra, and post-procedure/consultation periods.
4. Observes and monitors the patient's conditions during the procedures/consultations to ensure their safety and comfort; provides patient condition information and feedback to the supervisor and/or physician.
5. Documents the observations into the patient's record including treatment and other patient care information during the pre, intra, and post-procedure/consultation periods.
6. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees as assigned.
7. Assists with the orientation of new staff, students, and other members of the health care team by performing duties such as demonstrating work procedures and general department procedures.
8. Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages, and assisting in maintaining standardized records.
9. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year recent relevant clinical experience in minor surgical procedures or other outpatient procedures and completion of relevant coursework and/or certification, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, the public, medical staff, and members of the interprofessional care team verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/caregivers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning, and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform 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 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. 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.