Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope (Multi Site)

  Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others?

If you’ve answered “yes” and are currently registered with BCCNM, we invite you to keep reading and discover the next stage of your career! We are currently looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to work on a casual (on-call) basis in a number of our patient care areas in Acute Care as well as Residential & Community settings at the following locations:

Abbotsford: 

• Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
• Dr. Stuart Pavilion @ Ebenezer 
• Cottage/Worthington Pavilions 

Chilliwack:

• Chilliwack General Hospital
• Bradley Centre - Chilliwack General Hospital
• Heritage Village 

 Hope/Agassiz :

• Fraser Canyon Hospital
• Fraser Hope Lodge - Fraser Canyon Hospital

Langley:

•  Langley Memorial Hospital
• Cedar Hill/Maple Hill & Marrwood/Rosewood - Langley Memorial Hospital

Maple Ridge :

• Ridge Meadows Hospital
• Baillie House - Ridge Meadows Hospital

Mission:

•  Mission Memorial Hospital
• The Residence in Mission - Mission Campus of Care

We are looking for a friendly, team-orientated person who likes helping people. We value self-directed individuals who are driven and have exceptional organizational skills.

 Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. 

Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).  Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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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.

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.
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.
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. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.