Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs patient assessments, implements nursing care plans, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety. They are responsible for documenting care, operating medical equipment, and assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Job details

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. 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. 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. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor Protect yourself from recruitment and employment scams. We are aware of suspected fraudulent recruitment activity involving individuals impersonating Fraser Health recruiters or representatives. Fraser Health will never ask candidates or jobseekers for money, fees, gift cards or equipment purchases at any stage of the recruitment process. Learn more >

What you’ll do

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs patient assessments, implements nursing care plans, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety. They are responsible for documenting care, operating medical equipment, and assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized practical nursing program and hold current practicing registration with the BCCNM. The role requires the ability to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration and effective communication.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing care
• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical documentation
• Patient safety
• Care planning
• Communication
• Equipment operation
• Quality improvement
• Patient advocacy
• Infection control
• Planning
• Integrated Care
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Psychology
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Medication Administration
• Midwifery
• Nursing Care
• Nursing
• Operations
• Problem Reporting
• Program Evaluation
• Patient Discharges

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses