Fraser Health

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health$68K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program or equivalent.
  • Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCNM.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and patient care implementation abilities.
  • Competency to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
  • Ability to operate medical equipment effectively.
  • Physical capability to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient needs, including physiological and psychological aspects.
  • Provide a supportive environment and promote family involvement in care decisions.
  • Contribute to individualized care plans and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Deliver nursing care per established policies and evaluate outcomes.
  • Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients following procedures.
  • Document all care and procedure information accurately.
  • Maintain and operate equipment related to patient care effectively.
  • Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
  • Assist in orientation of new staff and students.
  • Engage in continuous quality improvement and participate in team activities.

Benefits

  • Up to four weeks of vacation in the first year.
  • 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits.
  • Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
  • Maternity top-up available (eligibility requirements apply).
  • 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
Full Job Description
Salary range
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $44.96 / hour Why Fraser Health?

We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse, to join our Medicine Unit team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. This position is available until approximately September 2027 or until the return of the incumbent.    

 

Why Surrey BC?

 

Surrey, British Columbia, is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history. Surrey is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) is one of B.C.’s largest and busiest hospitals, offering advanced care in emergency, maternity, pediatrics and mental health, and is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care. Serving a rapidly growing population, it’s a vital hub in the Fraser Health region, providing high-quality, specialized services to communities across the Lower Mainland.

 

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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

 

  • Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
  • Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
  • Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
  • Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
  • 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

 

   *Eligibility based on employment status    

 

 

 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.

 

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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 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.

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 FHA 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/resident 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.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Education and ExperienceGraduate 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).Skills and Abilities

    • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to deal with others effectively.
    • Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
    • Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM, including administering medications.
    • Ability to operate related equipment.
    • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

    About Fraser Health

    Fraser Health is a publicly-funded healthcare system that provides services to over 1.8 million people in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada, with over 38,000 employees and 12 hospitals. Fraser Health provides a wide range of services, including acute care, mental health and substance use, public health, and home and community care. The organization is committed to improving the health of the population it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on patient-centered care.
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