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The LPN provides nursing care for patients undergoing oscopy, minor surgical procedures, and wound care across pre, intra, and post-procedure phases. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring safety and comfort, and documenting care in patient records.
Requirements summary
Requires current practicing registration as an LPN with the BCCNM and current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Candidates need one year of recent relevant clinical experience in minor surgical or outpatient procedures.
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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.
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Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to: 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 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
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
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.
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.
Benefits
Defined municipal pension plan
Maternity top-up
Vacation pay
100% Employer paid benefits
TransLink pass subsidy
Performs practical nursing duties during the pre, intra and post-procedure/consultation periods.
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.
Documents the observations into the patient's record including treatment and other patient care information during the pre, intra and post-procedure/consultation periods.
Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees as assigned.
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.
Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages and assisting in maintaining standardized records.
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 course work 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/care givers, 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/care givers.
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 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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