Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour Job Summary Are you someone who has a real passion for serving others? Are you a registered Licensed Practical Nurse looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a current and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes to these questions, then we want you to keep reading! Location We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Community Licensed Practical Nurse in Chilliwack, B.C. Located in the upper Fraser Valley, Chilliwack is well known for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities, like hiking, water sports, camping, mountain biking and fishing. With affordable real estate in well-planned neighbourhoods, Chilliwack has drawn many to its natural surroundings, rural setting and thriving agricultural, commercial and industrial economy – a prosperous community with an outstanding quality of life. Embrace nature, thrive in community. A Bit About You One (1) year's recent related clinical experience assessing and treating complex geriatric and/or adult patients with chronic health conditions in an acute or community/outpatient care setting including recent experience in care and discharge planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business‑related purposes. Benefits Career advancement and growth opportunities Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family. Health and well‑being resources, including an employee and family assistance program. Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on their tenure with us. Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including a Transit Incentive Program. A defined pension plan. Join our team at Fraser Health – where cared for people, care for people. Detailed Overview In accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)



and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) – Licensed Practical Nurse works independently in the community setting. Works collaboratively and as a member of an interprofessional team in the management of an assigned client caseload including assessments, coaching, interventions, client care services and follow up to enable clients and their families to live confidently and safely at home and/or community; emphasises the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health such as the treatment of chronic diseases through teaching, counselling and direct client care; facilitates and managesclient transitions across the healthcare continuum utilizing the provincial Primary & Community Care model to optimise recovery or adapting to changes in the client's condition to minimise avoidable admission to residential and/or acute care facilities; collaborates and ensures linkages with acute, primary and community care healthcare providers including the client's primary care provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician, other specialist(s)) and family/supports regarding client care planning; supports clients and families, as client care is transitioned to primary/community care provider including FH and non‑FH community services. Responsibilities Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the client through the use of interpersonal and interviewing techniques, in person and/or over the telephone, to ensure the client's choice and autonomy in decision‑making and care planning including the client's right to dignity and privacy. Screens referrals, provides individualized client assessments, interprofessional care planning and interventions including clinical care,



when appropriate and referral services for clients with multiple complex chronic conditions; assists clients to achieve an optimal level of function by facilitating timely and appropriate health services and utilising a variety of resources and services; collaborates with the primary care provider, client, the family/supports/caregivers, other health care professionals, clinics, hospitals and other community resources to identify and resolve client care issues and coordinate the integration of care and services. Initiates/develops a comprehensive shared client care plan, in collaboration with the interprofessional team, primary care provider, client and/or family, other healthcare providers and/or referring clinics; facilitates and supports the transition of the client care plan to the referring source, primary/community care provider and/or community agencies. Provides direct client care and identifies other care services required in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies and evidence‑based best practice; provides comprehensive explanations of care to the client and family, as appropriate. As required based on the local community model, assigns direct client care tasks to Community Health Workers; provides in‑home demonstrations and training to standards of practice for assigned tasks; collaborates with the Community Health Nurse – Registered Nurse in the monitoring of Community Health Workers performing clients specific delegated direct care tasks to ensure that the Community Health Worker has the necessary knowledge, skills and support to perform the task within the clearly defined limits. Facilitates care conferencing to review client care plan, in collaboration with the interprofessional team and primary care provider to determine timing and referral to other services and/or interventions to improve patient/client outcomes; initiates, monitors andevaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of the short and long term care plan to meet specific client goals; develops next steps in collaboration with the client and family; develops and supports atransition process for achieving client care goals across the care continuum including discharge and/or

📌 Community Health Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse-Home Health- Chilliwack
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Chilliwack