The Licensed Practical Nurse performs assessments, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations, operating within the full scope of practice as outlined by the BCCNM. Responsibilities include providing supportive care, contributing to individualized care plans, recording observations, and performing patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have graduated from a recognized practical nursing program or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. A requirement is current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), along with the ability to communicate effectively and organize work.
professional certificateProblem SolvingOrganizationCommunicationEquipment OperationPatient AssessmentQuality ImprovementMedication AdministrationPatient SafetyAdmissionsDischargesTransfersInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient DocumentationNursing Care Planning
Job description
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour Job Summary
We are currently hiring for a Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our team at Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby, B.C.
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 start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
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 We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work.
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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.
Responsibilities
Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family.
Benefits
Maternity Top-Up
Benefit Portability
Generous Vacation Time
Immediate Pension Enrollment
TransLink Pass Subsidy
Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
Employee Discounts And Perks
Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices.
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.
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.
Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or 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).
Skills and 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.
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.
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