Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient Procedures - Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 61,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to four weeks of vacation

100% employer paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in a pension plan

Maternity top-up

50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Job summary

Fraser Health is hiring a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre in Surrey, B.C. The role involves assessing, documenting care, and supporting patients through outpatient procedures. Qualifications include current registration as an LPN with BCCNM, one year of relevant clinical experience, and basic life support certification. Benefits include vacation, comprehensive employer-paid benefits, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Recent clinical experience in minor surgical or outpatient procedures.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Assist with patient admissions to procedure rooms.
• Document patient observations and care information.
• Monitor patient conditions during procedures.
• Contribute to quality improvement and team activities.

Skills

Patient assessments

Effective communication

Person-centered care

Work organization

Team collaboration

Research-based practice

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse registration with BCCNM

1 year clinical experience

Basic cardiac life support certification

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre located in Surrey, B.C.

Benefits

• 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.

Detailed Overview

Performs practical nursing duties such as assessing, plans, 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 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 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.