Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient Procedures - Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre

Fraser Health • Surrey, BC

8d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre located in Surrey, B.C. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year recent relevant clinical experience in minor surgical procedures or other outpatient procedures and completion of relevant course work and/or certification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents practical nursing care for patients undergoing oscopy, minor surgical procedures, wound care and other outpatient procedures/consultations during the pre, intra and post-procedure/consultation periods.
• Assists with admission of patients to procedure/consultation rooms and performs intra-procedure/consultation duties for patients undergoing oscopy, in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Performs practical nursing duties during the pre, intra and post-procedure/consultation periods.
• Observes and monitors the patient's conditions during the procedures/consultations to ensure their safety and comfort; provides patient condition information and feedback to the supervisor and/or physician.
• Documents the observations into the patient's record including treatment and other patient care information during the pre, intra and post-procedure/consultation periods.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees as assigned.
• Assists with orientation of new staff, students and other members of the health care team by performing duties such as demonstrating work procedures and general department procedures.
• Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages and assisting in maintaining standardized records.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed