22 Oct
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Fraser Health
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Port Coquitlam
22 Oct
Fraser Health
Port Coquitlam
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour
Job Summary
We are currently looking to fill a Casual prospect for a Licensed Practical Nurse at Home Health located in Port Moody, B.C.
Are you a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Are you ready to help patients regain their independence? Join our agile team at Home Health located in Port Moody, B.C., where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
- Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- 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
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; emphasizes the promotion,
maintenance and restoration of health such as the treatment of chronic diseases through teaching, counselling and direct client care; facilitates and manages client transitions across the healthcare continuum utilizing the provincial Primary & Community Care model to optimize recovery or adapting to changes in the client's condition to minimize 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
1. 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.
2. 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 utilizing 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 i
📌 Community Health Nurse (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Port Coquitlam