Lpn, Aboriginal Health Liaison

Why Fraser Health?:
Do you have a real passion for serving others? Are you a registered Licensed Practical Nurse looking to work with a dynamic team? If you answered “yes”, then we want you to keep reading We are currently looking for a **Casual** **Licensed Practical Nurse** in our Aboriginal Health Liaison team at Sto:lo Nation located in **Chilliwack, B.C.** We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace. For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis or Aboriginal ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities 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 43,000 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.

Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Detailed Overview: Reporting to the Coordinator, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plans and evaluates health care needs and wellness services for Indigenous clients in community and hospital settings, within the scope of practice and professional and practice standards established by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), l and consistent with Fraser Health (FH) policies and procedures. Facilitates connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to FH and community services with a culturally safe approach. Shares knowledge of and promotes Indigenous cultural protocols and practices within health service environments. Responsibilities:

- As a member of the Aboriginal Health Liaison team, contributes to the development of a culturally safe client care plan. Interviews and screens client by gathering information from various sources. Assesses and monitors client's strength and limitations including physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs. Clarifies client and family expectations, and acts as an advocate on their behalf. Facilitates, coordinates and provides support for appropriate services consistent with care plan. Forwards necessary information to appropriate community/services/agencies. Supports client in navigating health, social and other community services, as requested.
- Supports acute care discharge planning and refers to appropriate services, as required. Communicates with, and obtains assistance from, appropriate community agencies and services to ensure the best possible care for client and families after discharge.
- Consults with Aboriginal Health Liaison Registered Nurse regarding clinical practice, as required.
- Provides health counselling to clients including education, self-management and self-monitoring, as well as wellness/health promotion/prevention.
- Provides a supportive environment for clients and families. Promotes client and family involvement in health decisions by facilitating strategies to increase the client's understanding of the care plan and available services. Provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns. Respects personal choices.
- Shares information with health care staff, service providers and community agencies to enhance knowledge of Aboriginal Health services available, and Indigenous cultures and health beliefs.
- Provides information on community and agency services available for Indigenous peoples. Maintains knowledge of community health services and resources.
- Collaborates with care providers, client, family, other health care professionals, hospitals and other community resources to identify and resolve client care issues, and coordinate the integration of care and services within the context of Aboriginal Health services.
- Maintains related records, documentation and statistics in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintains professional practice growth, knowledge of Indigenous cultures and health beliefs, knowledge and expertise to reflect current standard