Licensed Practical Nurse, Access, Care and Transitions (ACT) - Queen's Park Care Centre

Salary

The salary range for this position is 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 collaborative 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.

Fraser Health offers excellent career growth opportunities within one of BC’s largest health authorities, with access to ongoing learning, internal mobility, competitive compensation, health benefits, pension, and a strong workplace culture built on Respect, Caring and Trust.

If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a dynamic healthcare setting, and are looking to grow your nursing career with Fraser Health, we would love to connect with you.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) Standards of Practice Framework (Scope of Practice, Performance and Practice Standards) outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the mission and values of Fraser Health (FH), the Licensed Practical Nurse works collaboratively and as a member of the Access, Care and Transitions (ACT) team. Utilizing multiple clinical information systems (such as Gold Care, Strata Pathways, Excel, 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. Acts as a resource and liaison to internal/external staff, agencies, clients and families regarding long term care home information.
Responsibilities

1. Receives, reviews and processes referrals and assessments forwarded to Access, Care and Transitions (ACT); utilizes applicable clinical information systems.
2. Maintains and ensures timely communication of all current information regarding care needs for clients in various assigned areas, based on urgency.
3. 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 as well as the characteristics and strengths of the individual homes, and by acting as a liaison between referring care teams and receiving care homes/hospice. Utilizes applicable clinical information systems to reflect the match and defers to the ACT Coordinator as appropriate.
4. 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.
5. 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 health care professionals regarding access issues.
6. 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 required.
7. 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.
8. Completes and maintain complete documentation of client information and records such as transfer lists, forms, records, statistical information and other related information, as required, and in order to support optimum bed utilization. Works with clerical support staff to maintain databases and transfer lists and participates in the collection of data related to non-acute bed resource utilization.
9. Provides input into the development and revision of long term care policies for improved care/clinical practice protocols, system responsiveness in long term care homes, and improved client access/transition.
10. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor as appropriate.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year of recent, related experience in long term care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of gerontology, geriatrics and the needs of adults living with chronic illness.
• Ability to complete client assessments.
• Knowledge of the broad health care services, community resources and the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation, standards and policies governing the operation of long term care homes.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize applicable clinical information systems (e.g. Gold Care, Strata Pathways, Excel, Paris).
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Ability to promote client-focused care including sensitivity to diverse cultures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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1. Receives, reviews and processes referrals and assessments forwarded to Access, Care and Transitions (ACT); utilizes applicable clinical information systems.
2. Maintains and ensures timely communication of all current information regarding care needs for clients in various assigned areas, based on urgency.
3. 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 as well as the characteristics and strengths of the individual homes, and by acting as a liaison between referring care teams and receiving care homes/hospice. Utilizes applicable clinical information systems to reflect the match and defers to the ACT Coordinator as appropriate.
4. 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.
5. 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 health care professionals regarding access issues.
6. 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 required.
7. 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.
8. Completes and maintain complete documentation of client information and records such as transfer lists, forms, records, statistical information and other related information, as required, and in order to support optimum bed utilization. Works with clerical support staff to maintain databases and transfer lists and participates in the collection of data related to non-acute bed resource utilization.
9. Provides input into the development and revision of long term care policies for improved care/clinical practice protocols, system responsiveness in long term care homes, and improved client access/transition.
10. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor as appropriate.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year of recent, related experience in long term care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of gerontology, geriatrics and the needs of adults living with chronic illness.
• Ability to complete client assessments.
• Knowledge of the broad health care services, community resources and the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation, standards and policies governing the operation of long term care homes.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize applicable clinical information systems (e.g. Gold Care, Strata Pathways, Excel, Paris).
• Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Ability to promote client-focused care including sensitivity to diverse cultures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.