Licensed Practical Nurse, Virtual Psychiatry Unit

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey, New Westminster; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver client- and family-centered care across hospital, community, and outreach settings in BC. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care with a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include remote care to patients at home, participating in care planning, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as an LPN with BCCNM.
• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program.
• One year related clinical experience.
• Mental Health & Substance Use Competency Education.
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, including physiological and psychosocial aspects.
• Provide care planning input in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Deliver nursing care per policies and FHA standards; document observations.
• Monitor patients remotely when required using approved technology.
• Assist admissions, discharges, and transfers per policies.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the care environment.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Care planning

Full scope nursing

Equipment operation

Remote/telehealth tech

Physical stamina

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – BCCNM

Practical nursing program graduate

Mental Health & Substance Use competency education

Tools

EMR software

Remote monitoring tech

Job description

Salary

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

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team; performs assessments, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care. The 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), and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols. Provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach and evidence informed practice. Encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities, empowers clients and natural supports to engage and connect within their communities, and ensures they are supported in navigating the health care system. May provide care to patients through a combination of telephone, virtual video/audio conference and/or remote technology to patients in their homes, in the community including outreach, and virtually.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patient/resident/family’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. 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. When required, monitor patients remotely via approved technology.


5. Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.


6. Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort. Utilizes available software/hardware applications for data collection and analysis.


7. Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.


8. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.


9. Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.


10. Services may be provided on an outreach basis when required in order to assess and/or engage with patients within their own environment and community.


11. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.


12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

One (1) year related clinical experience. Completion of or eligibility to complete Mental Health & Substance Use Competency Education.

Current Class 5 Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes, as required.

Skills & Abilities

• 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 by the BCCNM, including administering medications.


• Ability to operate related equipment. including applicable software, hardware and remote/virtual technology applications.


• Physical ability to carry out 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 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

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