Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health•New Westminster, BC

4d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Relief position available until March 2027, or until return of incumbent. Join our dynamic team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our Emergency Department unit. Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff. Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Royal Columbian Hospital first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds. New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

Requirements

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).
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.

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.