Licensed Practical Nurse, Transition Line, Operating Room - Royal Columbian Hospital - Casual

Fraser Health•New Westminster, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is offering an exciting opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to specialize in perioperative nursing through its LPN Perioperative Program at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH). This fully sponsored program provides comprehensive training, covering tuition, textbooks, and wages, to equip participants for the Operating Room environment. The program involves a 16-week blend of online modules and hands-on experience, based on the AORN curriculum, focusing on scrub and circulating roles, and includes a supervised preceptorship. Upon completion, participants will advance their careers and contribute to patient care in one of British Columbia's busiest surgical facilities. The role involves assessing patient needs, providing high-quality care during surgical procedures, and collaborating with the interprofessional care team. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in and successfully complete applicable post-graduate specialty nursing courses/programs within agreed-to timeframes.

Requirements

Current active practicing or provisional registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Current CPR certification
Commit to a comprehensive education program
A commitment to a minimum of 18 month regular full-time or part-time FH employment in the specialty area upon successful completion of the program
An agreement to attend an orientation session at an educational institution
An agreement to travel to an appropriate site/campus and to clinical practice areas (mileage reimbursement per HEABC/ BCNU Letter of Understanding on Specialty Education)
An agreement to allow the education institution to release student progress information (complete/ incomplete/ withdrawn) to the FH Specialty Education division of Professional Practice
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).
Completion of the applicable post graduate specialty practical nursing course/program and/or willingness to complete the applicable post graduate specialty practical nursing courses/program.
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
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 Fraser Health 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.