Orthopaedic Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse/Orthopaedic Technician to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

• Assess patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations, including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Provide a supportive environment for patient/resident/family and promote patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions.
• Contribute 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.
• Provide nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology, and FH standards, and evaluate outcomes.
• Record observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
• Perform admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
• Document and update all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Operate and maintain effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care, such as bathtubs, scales, and mechanical lifts.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff, students, and other members of the Health Care Team.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees.
• Apply, adjust, remove, and repair casts under the direction of a physician using a variety of techniques and materials.
• Assist the physician in the application, maintenance, and adjustments of traction equipment.
• Remove sutures and pins related to external fixation, remove dressings, and assess wound prior to cast application, prepare and apply splints and bandages for various conditions.
• Instruct patients and families on care of cast, slab, brace, skin care, and crutch walking.
• Maintain supplies according to pre-determined reorder levels, perform routine maintenance on orthopaedic equipment, and report supply problems and malfunctioning equipment to Manager.
• Document assessments and interventions in accordance with established standards.

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Graduation from a recognized program in Orthopaedic Technology, current registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technicians, plus two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

What We Offer:

Fraser Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.