Licensed Practical Nurse, Scope Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

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

Job Summary
Come work with us! Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package, and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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.

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.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care.
• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada.

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.