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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Glenwood Seniors CommunityExplore our enticing signing/working bonus for your dedicated hours! APPLY TODAY & LEARN MORE!Pro Vita is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with a passion for the elderly to join one of our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Agassiz, conveniently 20-30 minute drive from Chilliwack.Company Name: Pro Vita Care ManagementJob Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 32101)Location of Work: 1458 Glenwood Drive, Agassiz, V0M 1A3Term of Employment: Full-time, CasualShift(s):Days vary, Hours vary (12 hour shift)Wage*: $32.84 - $41.35 /hourLicensed Practical Nurse / LPN Must Haves:Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurses program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience recognized by the BCCNM.Holds an active registration with the BCCNM as an LPN.Maintain Occupational First Aide Level 1 status.Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Nice to Haves:Gerontological experience preferred.MDS education (Gold Care or Point Click Care).Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Responsibilities:Observes, monitors, documents and updates information about resident’s physical and psychological condition, care, and nursing procedures.Provides and assists with personal care to residents as required.Supports emergency staff scheduling, as required.Ensures adherence to Infection Control Practices and provides education as required for Outbreak and basic infection control practices.Assesses resident health status including, but not limited to:Differentiating between normal and abnormal physical findingsRecognizing deviations from mental health baseline, differentiating between dementia and deliriumAssesses and monitors resident’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.Taking appropriate action such as consulting with the primary physician or making referral to the Mental Health Team.If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders Apply Today!*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.Other Companies Call This Role:Practical NurseNurse PractitionerGeneral NursePVHP-Agassiz

Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?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 territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. 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 26, 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. Detailed OverviewProvides nursing care to patients according to established standards of practice and administrative policies; assesses patient's physical and psychological needs to identify problems; plans, implements and documents the care plan for an individual and/or group of patients. Responsibilities Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients and/or a group of patients based on nursing knowledge consistent with established standards of practice and hospital policies; identifies actual or potential problems and strengths; plans and performs interventions and evaluates patient outcomes; makes adjustments to care plan as required, in collaboration with members of the interprofessional team. Collaborates and consults with patients, their families and the interprofessional team regarding the patient care plan by encouraging patient and family participation, identifying issues and care solutions, explaining the care plan and resolving issues. Plans and provides teaching to patients and their families by identifying health-related learning needs to promote, enable and encourage individuals to actively participate in their care plan and accomplish their care plan goals; provides related teaching and/or refers patient to appropriate resources such as respiratory therapy, home health, palliative care and/or cardiac rehabilitation, as needed. Maintains patient records and documents care provided to the patient by collecting information such as nursing observations, interventions, teaching, care evaluations and patient responses as per established policy and professional standards of practice; reports significant change or findings to the physician, Manager or other health care provider as required. Initiates discharge planning for patients on admission; intervenes as appropriate and refers patient to other disciplines as needed; acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's right to autonomy, respect, dignity and access to information. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and staff adhering to hospital standards and other policies such as infection control, fire and other emergency procedures. Participates in the planning, implementation and/or evaluation of quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting relevant data; generates recommendations for alternative approaches to nursing care and identifies appropriate corrective action. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, as appropriate. Utilizes appropriate human and material resources in a cost effective manner in the delivery of patient care. Participates as an active member on nursing and/or hospital committees, interprofessional conferences and councils for improvement of patient care. Performs other related duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGraduation from an approved school of Nursing and current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Skills and Abilities Ability to assess patients and apply assessments to determine appropriate patient care interventions Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care Knowledge of chronic management models Ability to teach and promote chronic disease self-management Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Ability to organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a interprofessional care team Ability to teach patients, their families and students Ability to deal with others effectively including developing and maintaining rapport with patients, families and other health care providers Ability to organize and prioritize work Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour Why Fraser Health?We invite you to apply today and find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. A 2023 BC Top Employer, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. 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 territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.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.Effective October 26, 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. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | TikTok Detailed OverviewThe Site Access Coordinator is responsible for managing the effective utilization of hospital resources by coordinating the efficient and timely patient placement and bed utilization on site and at designated Fraser Health (FH) acute sites in collaboration with the Patient Transfer Network (PTN); implements appropriate policies and procedures and provide guidance to health care teams regarding patient access and community transitions. During afterhours, coordinates and monitors patient services by providing guidance and direction for quality patient care and effective resource management when the service/network leaders are unavailable. Coordinates staffing requirements, supervises staff, adjusts assignments, identifies patient care issues and determines solutions. Represents management in dealing with issues pertaining to patients, families or community partners. Responsibilities Facilitates timely patient placement at acute site and designated FH sites; coordinates patient placement activities by assessing current and projected capacity, prioritizing and expediting critical issues requiring immediate action; leads daily bed meeting with Patient Care Coordinators and site leadership. Consults with Patient Transfer Network (PTN), Community Resources as required to identify appropriate care for patients by developing and maintaining an understanding of available services at external health care facilities and agencies, determining appropriate contacts, and transfers and discusses bed availability and resources on a patient to patient basis. Coordinates acute site transfer planning including arranging patient/resident/client (P/R/C) and/or equipment transfers, both external and internal; identifies and reports potential discharges, associated issues and communicates to Manager. Consults and advises to FH leadership, acute and community staff on the interpretation and application of patient access and flow policies and procedures and eligibility for non-acute bed resources. Assesses critical patient access and flow situations and makes recommendations on course of action related to best practices in bed utilization and patient placement. Supervises and coordinates clinical staff by providing work direction and making clinical and operational decisions after hours when the service leaders/managers are unavailable; coordinates the use of equipment and other resources. Acts as a clinical resource for nursing staff and provides clinical guidance in patient placement and flow and bed utilization and interpretation of administrative policies when there is difficulty in accessing resources for patient care; assists Bed Booking staff in allocating beds, interfacing with nursing units and services and notifying the Manager of actual or potential problems and follow up. Serves as a role model and clinical resource for nursing staff by demonstrating clinical expertise, providing clinical guidance and sharing expertise; mentors staff  and facilitates problem solving with regard to clinical practice. Develops and recommends changes to current patient access and flow policies and procedures and drafts new and/or revised procedures, standards and criteria in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to optimize timely bed access and appropriate patient placement. Analyzes statistics and trends (e.g. ALC, ALOS/ELOS, 10 hour rule, Acute Dashboard) at the assigned site and identifies and participates in strategies to best manage the designated patient populations; works with clerical support staff on maintaining a database for acute bed availability to achieve optimal bed utilization and ensure patient information is efficiently managed. Investigates incidents such as injury to patients and staff injuries in accordance with  the applicable (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety) established policies and procedures and quality improvement protocols, completing documentation and forwarding to applicable Manager. Confers with physicians, families and departments within the acute site on questions related to nursing practice and Hospital policy and refers unresolved issues to the Manager for follow-up.  Monitors the quality of nursing practice and the safety of patient environment through observation and assessment, including infection control issues; identifies and promotes quality improvement opportunities and activities; communicates to Manager observations of a clinical or operational nature requiring follow-up.  Participates on internal committees to provide an organizational perspective regarding patient placement and bed utilization and to provide an update of issues and trends and communicate opportunities for improvement and development. Notifies the administrator on call of any actual or potential problems which may have safety, legal or media implication. Initiates action involving Emergency Preparedness such as Fire and Disaster Plans, Power Failure, Bomb Threats, etc. Acts as the Site Requester for human tissue and organ donation. Performs other related duties as required. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCurrent practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Five (5) years' recent, related clinical experience in an acute care, multidisciplinary facility including nursing leadership experience and preference to experience in critical care areas or access and planning or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills and Abilities Ability to apply continuous quality improvement tools and techniques in problem solving. Ability to supervise in a multidisciplinary setting. Ability to prepare and present educational material. Ability to operate a personal computer and applicable software applications. Clinical competence and the ability to critically think and logically reason. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively. Demonstrated ability to facilitate positive team relationships among various care providers. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member. Demonstrated ability to facilitate consensus and conflict resolve. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of the theory and practice of patient access and flow.

Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $51.37 - $64.19 / hour Why Fraser Health?Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills?   We have the perfect Relief Full-Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Chilliwack General Hospital located in Chilliwack, BC.   This position is available until September 21st, 2024 or until return of incumbent.  Who are we?   We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence and Vancouver Coastal health. We provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for our clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development in creating an environment where you can advance your career.   As a Clinical Pharmacist you will work to provide the following services to our patients:  Individualized pharmacotherapy Counselling patients about their medication therapy Work in collaboration with physicians, and other health care providers to develop implement and monitor therapeutic plans Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions Prepare and submit for publication in professional journals, case studies and articles that share new knowledge Acts as department resource person within your assigned area Participate in medication use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives and clinical drug trials Provides mentorship and supervision to pharmacy students, residents and new staff. Additionally, we would depend on your expertise to ensure that prescriptions are validated and dispensed accurately; and that medication safety concerns, working with the health care team to resolve discrepancies and/or problems are resolved expediently; your professional practice activities shall be documented proficiently.  Sound like this is for you?   To join us you will need:  Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program   Our pharmacy team always aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life.    Effective October 26, 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.   Here’s what we have for you:  A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields. Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.   We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces.    Apply now to join our diverse team!   One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.  Detailed OverviewThe Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services including individualization of patient medication therapy; patient medication counselling; consultation with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans and assistance in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions. Provides support to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee by preparing written summaries and recommendations on drug usage; contributes items such as case studies and articles for submission to professional journals; acts as department resource person in the assigned area of responsibility; participates in medication use evaluations and clinical drug trials; provides instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents. Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacist performs drug distribution duties including processing prescriptions by reviewing prescribed medication therapy; validating prescriptions; identifying safety concerns; contacting the subscriber and/or the health care team to resolve discrepancies or problems; documenting discussions or modifications to the medication therapy and dispensing medications. Responsibilities Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans appropriate for each patient based on chart review and assessment of clinical responses. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained in the patient health record in accordance with regulations, protocols and practice standards. Individualizes patient medication therapy by performing activities such as referencing standard literature/publications and patient demographic information, reviewing patient charts and laboratory test results, meeting with the patient and health care team to assess clinical response of the patient to medication therapy and modifying or developing therapeutic plans to ensure that medication therapy is consistent with the patient''s needs. Provides patient medication counselling regarding drug therapy by reviewing reference literature, summarizing information and meeting with patients and their families to provide and explain information and plans, demonstrating procedures, techniques and use of equipment, and assessing patient's/family's understanding of the procedures, techniques and equipment. Assists the health care team in developing drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions by reviewing current literature, compiling and analyzing information relating to current therapy guidelines, providing suggestions and recommendations, and monitoring the effectiveness of current guidelines on patient health care outcomes. Participates in ward rounds, program team meetings and provision of pharmacy services at the unit level to enhance patient care. Acts as department resource person in the assigned area of responsibility. Supports both department and hospital staff by providing detailed drug information on issues related to drug therapy in those disease states which are treated within the program. Contributes items such as case studies and review articles to professional journals by performing activities such as identifying topics, gathering and analyzing data, reviewing current literature, writing and submitting articles for publication. Provides instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents by preparing educational material, demonstrating procedures, lecturing, supervising during patient care activities and providing input into performance evaluations. Participates in quality improvement activities through methods such as reviewing current practices, performing quality assurance audits, identifying actual or potential problems and recommending changes.  Performs drug distribution duties including interpreting medication orders/prescriptions and dispensing medications using a computerized medication information system in accordance with legal, professional and departmental policies, procedures and standards. Reviews prescriptions for therapeutic suitability by referring to standardized references, interpreting laboratory data, and/or reviewing patient specific demographics.  Communicates with physicians, patients and/or other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution. Documents the outcome of any interaction with the prescriber in the patient's health care record. Ensures that medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed and/or compounded and labeled and that all necessary dispensing records are completed. Participates in the collection of data for medication use evaluation projects and documents the required information. Assists in maintaining adequate inventories, notes shortages, requisitions drugs and/or supplies and monitors expiry dates, reports procedural errors and participates in quality improvement activities. Participates in clinical drug trials by dispensing medications and completing associated documentation. Reviews cases of reported drug adverse reactions and completes necessary documentation. Participates in implementation of medication safety initiatives and quality control activities in accordance with established standards and procedures. Participates in staff meetings, committees and other programs as required; identifies opportunities to improve processes and/or procedures to enable safe and efficient operations and refers to supervisor and/or others. Maintains records for narcotic and controlled drugs, special access program drugs and departmental statistics in accordance with legal, professional and departmental standards, polices and procedures. Prepares reports on a variety of activities within the discipline, gathers and records information into approved formats, accounts for variances, sets up and updates computerized files and spreadsheets using word processing and spreadsheet software. Performs other related duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCurrent registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills and Abilities Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care. Knowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice. Knowledge of medication use evaluation. Knowledge of research processes and methodology. Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a hospital setting. Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with a minimum of supervision. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, as well as patients, family members and the public.  Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $51.37 - $64.19 / hour Why Fraser Health?Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills?  We have the perfect Full Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Chilliwack General Hospital located in Chilliwack, BC. Who are we? We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence and Vancouver Coastal health. We provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for our clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development in creating an environment where you can advance your career. As a Clinical Pharmacist you will work to provide the following services to our patients:Individualized pharmacotherapyCounselling patients about their medication therapyWork in collaboration with physicians, and other health care providers to develop implement and monitor therapeutic plansAssist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditionsPrepare and submit for publication in professional journals, case studies and articles that share new knowledgeActs as department resource person within your assigned areaParticipate in medication use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives and clinical drug trialsProvides mentorship and supervision to pharmacy students, residents and new staff.Additionally, we would depend on your expertise to ensure that prescriptions are validated and dispensed accurately; and that medication safety concerns, working with the health care team to resolve discrepancies and/or problems are resolved expediently; your professional practice activities shall be documented proficiently.Sound like this is for you? To join us you will need:Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program Our pharmacy team always aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life.  Effective October 26, 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. Here’s what we have for you:A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces.  Apply now to join our diverse team! One team, best pharmacy care, better lives. Detailed OverviewThe Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services including individualization of patient medication therapy; patient medication counselling; consultation with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans and assistance in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions.Provides support to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee by preparing written summaries and recommendations on drug usage; contributes items such as case studies and articles for submission to professional journals; acts as department resource person in the assigned area of responsibility; participates in medication use evaluations and clinical drug trials; provides instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents.Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacist performs drug distribution duties including processing prescriptions by reviewing prescribed medication therapy; validating prescriptions; identifying safety concerns; contacting the subscriber and/or the health care team to resolve discrepancies or problems; documenting discussions or modifications to the medication therapy and dispensing medications. ResponsibilitiesConsults with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans appropriate for each patient based on chart review and assessment of clinical responses. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained in the patient health record in accordance with regulations, protocols and practice standards.Individualizes patient medication therapy by performing activities such as referencing standard literature/publications and patient demographic information, reviewing patient charts and laboratory test results, meeting with the patient and health care team to assess clinical response of the patient to medication therapy and modifying or developing therapeutic plans to ensure that medication therapy is consistent with the patient''s needs.Provides patient medication counselling regarding drug therapy by reviewing reference literature, summarizing information and meeting with patients and their families to provide and explain information and plans, demonstrating procedures, techniques and use of equipment, and assessing patient's/family's understanding of the procedures, techniques and equipment.Assists the health care team in developing drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions by reviewing current literature, compiling and analyzing information relating to current therapy guidelines, providing suggestions and recommendations, and monitoring the effectiveness of current guidelines on patient health care outcomes.Participates in ward rounds, program team meetings and provision of pharmacy services at the unit level to enhance patient care.Acts as department resource person in the assigned area of responsibility. Supports both department and hospital staff by providing detailed drug information on issues related to drug therapy in those disease states which are treated within the program.Contributes items such as case studies and review articles to professional journals by performing activities such as identifying topics, gathering and analyzing data, reviewing current literature, writing and submitting articles for publication.Provides instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents by preparing educational material, demonstrating procedures, lecturing, supervising during patient care activities and providing input into performance evaluations.Participates in quality improvement activities through methods such as reviewing current practices, performing quality assurance audits, identifying actual or potential problems and recommending changes. Performs drug distribution duties including interpreting medication orders/prescriptions and dispensing medications using a computerized medication information system in accordance with legal, professional and departmental policies, procedures and standards.Reviews prescriptions for therapeutic suitability by referring to standardized references, interpreting laboratory data, and/or reviewing patient specific demographics. Communicates with physicians, patients and/or other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution. Documents the outcome of any interaction with the prescriber in the patient's health care record.Ensures that medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed and/or compounded and labeled and that all necessary dispensing records are completed.Participates in the collection of data for medication use evaluation projects and documents the required information. Assists in maintaining adequate inventories, notes shortages, requisitions drugs and/or supplies and monitors expiry dates, reports procedural errors and participates in quality improvement activities.Participates in clinical drug trials by dispensing medications and completing associated documentation. Reviews cases of reported drug adverse reactions and completes necessary documentation.Participates in implementation of medication safety initiatives and quality control activities in accordance with established standards and procedures.Participates in staff meetings, committees and other programs as required; identifies opportunities to improve processes and/or procedures to enable safe and efficient operations and refers to supervisor and/or others.Maintains records for narcotic and controlled drugs, special access program drugs and departmental statistics in accordance with legal, professional and departmental standards, polices and procedures.Prepares reports on a variety of activities within the discipline, gathers and records information into approved formats, accounts for variances, sets up and updates computerized files and spreadsheets using word processing and spreadsheet software.Performs other related duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCurrent registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills and AbilitiesBroad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care.Knowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice.Knowledge of medication use evaluation.Knowledge of research processes and methodology.Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a hospital setting.Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with a minimum of supervision.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, as well as patients, family members and the public. Ability to organize and prioritize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour Why Fraser Health?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!  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’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. 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.  Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (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 there are no exceptions.  Connect with us!  Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter  Detailed OverviewIn accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Health Care Assistant, Acute/Residential works under the direction of a professional nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)), in cooperation with the interprofessional care team, and following established care plans and person-centered care. Provides personal care to patients/residents/clients on assigned hospital units and within Fraser Hope Lodge. Duties include assisting with toileting, bathing, skin and hair care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, changing beds, patient positioning and mobilization. Observes and reports patient progress, assists patients with meals, transports patients, and performs related general duties. Participates in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the resident's/client's abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans. Responsibilities Provides personal care to patients/residents/clients such as assisting  with toileting, bathing, skin and hair care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, changing beds, patient positioning and mobilization. Observes and reports patient/resident/client progress including anticipated/unanticipated patient/resident/client responses to care, patient/resident/client discomfort and/or pain, skin breakdowns, and unusual incidents and/or accidents to the designated RN/RPN/LPN/NP. As directed by the RN/RPN/LPN/NP, takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight and obtains non-sterile specimens such as urine and stool. Utilizes mechanical aids such as lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers in order to transfer and position patients/residents/clients in comfortable and therapeutic body positions. Porters patients/residents/clients both within units and between units, including moving any furniture, clothing etc. associated with the move. Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients/residents/clients including the transfer/care of clothing and personal belongings. Participates in the organization and implementation of established leisure activities as outlined in the care plan; encourages resident/client participation, within the resident''s/client's abilities and informs residents/clients, families and volunteers of daily plans. Demonstrates actions and movements to residents/clients and encourages the involvement of family members and volunteers in specific, appropriate 1:1 activities with individual residents/clients as per the care plan. Welcomes new residents/clients and their families by orientating them to the physical environment, routines, staff, volunteers and other residents/clients. Assists patients/residents/clients with meals by completing menu slips, checking meals to ensure the maintenance of dietary restrictions, serving and collecting meal trays and assisting patients/residents/clients who require help with their dining experience. Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); including such activities as making tea, coffee and toast. Responds to call bells, determines nature of the call, assists the patient/resident/client or refers the problem to the appropriate health care team member as appropriate. Assists with monitoring of laundry/linen supplies and with personal laundry management as appropriate to the unit. Assists with body care after death, such as application of shroud and transport of body to morgue. Performs a variety of related general duties such as answering the phone, maintaining storage areas, ordering supplies through stores, transporting specimens, maintaining and locating inventory of equipment, cleaning and caring for equipment such as commodes/bed pans, and maintaining tidy patient/resident rooms and patient care areas. Attends internal/external committees, patient/resident/client care meetings and training sessions as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.   QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGrade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safety Certificate Level 1.Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to teach. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.