07 Sep
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Fraser Health Authority
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New Westminster
07 Sep
Fraser Health Authority
New Westminster
Salary CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour Job Summary Fraser Health is currently hiring Casual Licensed Practical Nurses to join the Access, Care & Transitions (ACT) team at Queen’s Park Care Centre in New Westminster. This is a great opportunity for LPNs looking to build experience in a supportive and cooperative healthcare environment while making a meaningful impact on patient care and transitions. You’ll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Detailed Overview In accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Standards of Practice Framework, the Licensed Practical Nurse works collaboratively as a member of the ACT team. Utilizing multiple clinical information systems such as Gold Care, Strata Pathways, Excel, and Paris, the ACT LPN reviews and processes referrals and client assessments and assists with the allocation of Fraser Health non-acute bed resources such as long‑term care, assisted living, hospice, and convalescent care; ensures access for eligible clients at highest need and respects client and family needs as well as the characteristics and strengths of the individual homes. Responsibilities Receives, reviews and processes referrals and assessments forwarded to Access, Care and Transitions (ACT); utilizes applicable clinical information systems. Maintains and ensures timely communication of all current information regarding care needs for clients in various assigned areas, based on urgency.
Assists the ACT Coordinators with setting priorities for bed allocation across Fraser Health based on client and system needs. Facilitates admissions by matching eligible clients at highest need with the appropriate care home, considering client/family needs and the characteristics and strengths of the individual homes, and by acting as a liaison between referring care teams and receiving care homes or hospice. Supports the management of the Long‑Term Care Access Waitlists in accordance with procedures aligned with the Ministry of Health Long‑Term Care Access and Fraser Health policy by ensuring the prioritization guidelines are followed during the matching process. Acts as a resource and liaison to internal/external staff, agencies, clients and families regarding information and issues related to long‑term care. Provides input into written information and shares information with clients, families and other healthcare professionals regarding access issues. Identifies health and safety concerns and escalates to the ACT Coordinator, Team Leader and Manager as required; reviews the care planned or provided and provides input into appropriateness of care; arranges for further care needs assessments as required; completes site visits as necessary. Facilitates transfers as appropriate and in collaboration with the ACT Coordinator, ensuring changes are reflected in the applicable system; works with appropriate agencies and health authorities. Completes and maintains complete documentation of client information and records such as
📌 Licensed Practical Nurse, Access, Care And Transitions (Act) - Queen'S Park Care Centre (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster