Licensed Practical Nurse, Outreach

Fraser Health; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Outreach to join their multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing care to clients with mental health disorders, both in their homes and within the community. As part of a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll be responsible for administering medications, assessing client needs, and contributing to care planning. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a respectful and caring workplace, this position is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to improving the health of over two million residents in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program is essential.
• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and provides nursing care in homes and community.
• Assesses client needs and develops care plans in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical ability

Independent work

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Rapport building

Patient observation

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse

First Aid and CPR certificates

Food Safe certificate

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

Salary

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

Reporting to the Program Coordinator or designate and under the direction of the team leader, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Outreach works as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health services team in a collaborative nursing model with RNs and RPNs. The LPN Outreach performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care services to clients, both in their homes and in the community, who have a variety of mental health disorders. The LPN Outreach 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 in conformance with established policies, procedures, standards and philosophies of Fraser Health.

Responsibilities

1. Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures.
2. Assesses and monitors the patient's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs on an ongoing basis.
3. Provides a supportive environment for the client; contributes to the development and modification of client's plan of care; attends and provides input into interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
4. Plans, organizes and establishes client care plan priorities when providing care; responds to unexpected events and changing client needs within scope of practice and competency guidelines.
5. Provides nursing care to clients, both in their homes and in the community, according to identified policies and procedures, technology and Fraser Health standards; evaluates outcomes, records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
6. Documents and updates relevant care and procedures information to ensure patient safety.
7. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as serving meals and feeding, client transports, bathing, dressing, skin care, toileting needs; oversees client exercise routines, as applicable.
8. Participates in quality improvement and program activities to maintain consistent level of care and to ensure that interdisciplinary team members work collaboratively.
9. Maintains a safe working environment for the patient and others by adhering to established safety policies; reports unsafe conditions and/or malfunctioning equipment.
10. Assists in the orientation and education of new staff, students and other members of the interdisciplinary team, in collaboration with the Manager or designate.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized program of Practical Nursing or an 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). Current First Aid, CPR, and Food Safe certificates.

Completion of or eligible to complete MHSU Competency Education.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with patients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in patient condition.

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.