Licensed Practical Nurse - Intake, Surrey

Fraser Health • Surrey, BC

3d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse - Intake at Surrey Gateway Tower located in Surrey, B.C. This role provides an accessible, client-centered and integrated approach to the processing of requests for Home Health services. The nurse performs initial client consultation, assessment and intervention, utilizing standardized assessment tools, and based on the client's needs, urgency of request and best practices. The role involves screening referrals, confirming client eligibility for services, preparing and maintaining client records, and providing intake/referral data and statistics. The nurse also participates in discharge planning, team meetings, continuing education, and engages in on-going team planning and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved program of Practical Nursing, plus two (2) years practical nursing experience, including a minimum of one (1) year recent community health nursing and/or home support experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Knowledge of gerontology, geriatrics and the needs of adults living with chronic illness.
• Ability to complete client assessments using relevant assessment tools.
• Knowledge of broad health care services, community access and the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation, standards and policies governing access to and the operation of long term care homes, assisted living facilities, and other community resources.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize applicable clinical information systems (e.g. Gold Care, Strata Pathways, Paris, Meditech ITS).
• Ability to use Excel, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Outlook and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work and client care plans.
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prioritizes and processes requests for home-based, ambulatory or other community-based services from potential and actual clients and other healthcare professionals.
• Gathers data and determines priority of service provided to the client including risk level of service request.
• Obtains additional information for medical orders and coordinates service supports as required.
• Accepts and confirms referrals for eligibility for service.
• Utilizing standardized tools, assesses the client to determine eligibility for services based on established standards.
• Determines initial interventions and response time needed.
• Recommends community and/or other community-based services and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and prioritize referrals based on client needs.
• Coordinates the flow of care by liaising/interviewing/providing advice on a range of health care and community professionals and organizations.
• Provides education and counseling to clients/family/caregivers and provides guidance to other caregivers and health providers regarding intake policies, procedures and processes, health care resources and the availability and/or eligibility for services.
• Participates in discharge planning and communicates and consults with appropriate members of the health care team regarding the care and support plan to ensure continuity of appropriate care for the client.
• Maintains and completes required documentation.
• Compiles information and data as required according to established procedures.
• Prepares statistical information, correspondence, reports and other documentation, as required.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences, in-services and team meetings as required.
• Demonstrates and provides collegially sharing of information with the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree