Community Health Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse Job Burnaby area,BC Canada,Nursing

Salary

CAD $32.84 - $44.96 per hour.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a casual opportunity for a Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse with Home Health located in Burnaby, B.C. Joining Fraser Health offers opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals, career growth, a competitive compensation package that includes vacation, health benefits and pension, and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference in health care daily.

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.
Trans Link Pass subsidy:
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.
Additional employee discounts and perks available.

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. The role 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 in community.

The position emphasizes the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health such as the treatment of chronic diseases through teaching, counselling and direct client care; it facilitates and manages client transitions across the healthcare continuum utilizing the provincial Primary & Community Care model, optimizing recovery or adapting to changes in the client's condition to minimize avoidable admissions to residential and/or acute care facilities.

Responsibilities

Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client through 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.

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; collaborates with the primary care provider, client, family/supports/caregivers and other health care professionals to identify and resolve client care issues and coordinate integration of care and services.

Initiates and 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; collaborates with the Community Health Nurse – Registered Nurse in monitoring of Community Health Workers performing delegated direct care tasks.

Facilitates care conferencing to review the client care plan, determines timing and referral to other services, initiates, monitors and evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of the short and long term care plan.

Discusses clinical findings with client/family,…