Licensed Practical Nurse, Access, Care and Transitions (ACT) - Queen's Park Care Centre

Fraser Health•New Westminster, BC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is currently hiring Casual Licensed Practical Nurses to join the Access, Care & Transitions (ACT) team at Queen’s Park Care Centre in New Westminster. This is a great opportunity for LPNs looking to build experience in a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment while making a meaningful impact on patient care and transitions. You’ll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Fraser Health offers excellent career growth opportunities within one of BC’s largest health authorities, with access to ongoing learning, internal mobility, competitive compensation, health benefits, pension, and a strong workplace culture built on Respect, Caring and Trust. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a dynamic healthcare setting, and are looking to grow your nursing career with Fraser Health, we would love to connect with you.

Requirements

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
One (1) year of recent, related experience in long term care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of gerontology, geriatrics and the needs of adults living with chronic illness.
Ability to complete client assessments.
Knowledge of the broad health care services, community resources and the continuum of care.
Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation, standards and policies governing the operation of long term care homes.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize applicable clinical information systems (e.g. Gold Care, Strata Pathways, Excel, Paris).
Ability to type 40 wpm.
Ability to promote client-focused care including sensitivity to diverse cultures.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Receives, reviews and processes referrals and assessments forwarded to Access, Care and Transitions (ACT); utilizes applicable clinical information systems.
Maintains and ensures timely communication of all current information regarding care needs for clients in various assigned areas, based on urgency.
Assists the ACT Coordinators with setting priorities for bed allocation across Fraser Health based on client and system needs. Facilitates admissions by matching eligible clients at highest need with the appropriate care home, considering client/family needs as well as the characteristics and strengths of the individual homes, and by acting as a liaison between referring care teams and receiving care homes/hospice. Utilizes applicable clinical information systems to reflect the match and defers to the ACT Coordinator as appropriate.
Supports the management of the Long Term Care Access Waitlists in accordance with procedures aligned with the Ministry of Health Long Term Care Access and Fraser Health policy by ensuring the prioritization guidelines are followed during the matching process.
Acts as a resource and liaison to internal/external staff, agencies, clients and families regarding information and issues related to long term care. Provides input into written information and shares information with clients, families and other health care professionals regarding access issues.
Identifies health and safety concerns and escalates to the ACT Coordinator, Team Leader and Manager as required; reviews the care planned or provided and provides input into appropriateness of care; arranges for further care needs assessments as required; completes site visits as required.
Facilitates transfers as appropriate and in collaboration with the ACT Coordinator, ensuring changes are reflected in the applicable system; works with appropriate agencies and health authorities.
Completes and maintain complete documentation of client information and records such as transfer lists, forms, records, statistical information and other related information, as required, and in order to support optimum bed utilization. Works with clerical support staff to maintain databases and transfer lists and participates in the collection of data related to non-acute bed resource utilization.
Provides input into the development and revision of long term care policies for improved care/clinical practice protocols, system responsiveness in long term care homes, and improved client access/transition.
Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.