Licensed Practical Nurse/Orthopaedic Technician, Royal Columbian Hospital
Job in
New Westminster, Burnaby, BC, K3L, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32.84 - 44.96 CAD Hourly
CAD
32.84
44.96
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New WestminsterSalary
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour
Job Summary Join an exceptional team at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, BC—where your work truly makes a difference.
At RCH, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, life-saving care to patients who need it most, all within a fast-paced, supportive clinical environment.
Located in the heart of New Westminster, you’ll enjoy a vibrant community known for its scenic waterfront views along the Fraser River. Centrally positioned in Metro Vancouver, the city offers easy access to Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta—making it a convenient and connected place to live and work.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:
- 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 top-up during maternity leave. - Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes - Additional employee discounts and perks available
* Eligibility based on employment status
Detailed Overview
Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans implements and evaluates nursing care. The LPN/Orthopaedic Technician operates 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 according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.
Provides care to orthopaedic patients including applying, adjusting and removing of casts and splints under the direction of a physician.
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 FH 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 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.Applies, adjusts, removes and repairs casts under the direction of a physician using a variety of techniques and materials. Assists the physician in the application, maintenance and adjustments of traction equipment.Under the direction of a physician, removes sutures and pins related to external fixation; removes dressings and assesses wound prior to cast application; prepares and applies splints and bandages for various conditions.Instructs patients and families on care of cast, slab, brace, skin care, and crutch walking.Maintains supplies according to pre-determined reorder levels, performs routine maintenance on orthopaedic equipment; reports supply problems and malfunctioning…
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