Indigenous Care-Giver Support, Licensed Practical Nurse
2 weeks ago
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour
Job Summary
Come work with us
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.
Come work with us
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives 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.
Detailed Overview
The Indigenous Care-Giver Support Model supports clients in their homes, through receiving care from trusted family and community members (known as care-givers) with a focus on culturally safe and appropriate care. The model helps care-givers build their skills to support their loved ones with care tasks such as toileting, bathing, turning/positioning, etc. Care-givers work directly with the Indigenous Care-Giver Support team, including the Licensed Practical Nurse who provides education, and ensures connection to the Home Support Nursing team should further or additional clinical needs arise. In addition to supporting care-givers, the Licensed Practical Nurse performs nursing procedures within the competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) and the current legislative scope of practice in a community health setting; coordinates the provision of support services and liaises with Home Health and Indigenous Health staff, as required.
Responsibilities
Visits assigned care-givers in the clients home to assess the skills and abilities of the care-givers to meet the client's needs; maintains records of such visit; completes and maintains related records and documentation such as progress reports, observations and client charting; reports and responds to problems such as care issues, complaints, safety concerns by investigating and taking required action.
Supports designated care-givers by determining training and orientation requirements and orienting new care-givers.
Assesses and evaluates care needs of the client in accordance with competency guidelines, established standards of practice and current legislative scope of practice; shares information and knowledge, provides direction, assignment and support to care-givers, as appropriate.
Contributes to the development of the clients care plan in collaboration with the Indigenous Health Clinical Resource Nurse. Provides feedback to the established clinical support care team including Home Health, First Nation Health providers, and other allied health services supporting the client and family; meets with the care-givers regularly to provide emotional support and feedback.
Contributes to the development and revision of standards of care, policies and procedures and advocates improvements in clinical nursing practice, health care and health care services; maintains department standards and procedures.
Performs nursing care and procedures and evaluates client outcomes; records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated care-givers for follow up; administers medications at assigned clients home according to established policies and procedures, including medication reminders.
Responds to general inquiries by telephone and in person; provides direction and information about available programs and policies.
Assists in the selection and identification of appropriate care-givers in collaboration with families, community supports, and the clinical care team.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Graduation from an approved school in Practical Nursing. One year recent, related clinical and/or mentoring experience in a community health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Understanding of Indigenous communities and history in BC.
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 48,000+ 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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