Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) - Long Term Care

Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver
55,91 $ / heure
Temporaire

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 / Hr. - CAD $55.91 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the team at Adanac Park Lodge in Vancouver, BC.

Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Long Term Care you will :

  • Use sound judgment and apply critical thinking skills in providing resident care to predominantly older residents in a Long Term Care setting, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice and coordinate the implementation of clinical interventions and evaluation of resident outcomes based on resident goals of care.
  • Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information and coordination of ongoing resident care.
  • Support the work of RCA’s and LPN’s and support cohesive team work to ensure resident centered care.
  • Enhance quality of life of the resident / family.
  • Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
  • Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
  • Participate on designated committees / teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Completion of an approved gerontology course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to residents who may have chronic diseases.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology of common medical conditions, aging changes, polypharmacy, treatment protocols, and nursing interventions related to common diagnoses and specific care situations related to care of adults living in Long Term Care (.
  • Stroke, Chest pain, Pneumonia; Pain management; Wound Care; Delirium; Dementia; Depression; other mental health conditions;

Frail elderly residents with physical and / or cognitive impairments including Acquired Brain Injuries; Chronic illnesses such as COPD and CHF, Diabetes).

  • Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnoses and specific care situations relevant to residents (.
  • Respiratory symptoms such as Shortness of Breath; Pressure Ulcer (Braden Scale); Delirium (PRISME / CAMI); Dementia, (PIECES framework);

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), GPA - Gentle Persuasion Approach; Dysphagia; Falls; Incontinence).

  • Demonstrated ability in recognizing physical adaptations required to accommodate the frail elderly and / or physically impaired resident population.
  • Demonstrated ability in End of Life care approaches, Embedding Palliative Approach in Care (EPAC) in long term care and systems of family dynamics and end-of-life issues.

Proactively leads family / resident / Most Responsible Clinician discussions on goals of care and documents reflections of Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment.

  • Demonstrated ability in Chronic Disease Management by being able to anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated resident group.
  • Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment such as lifts, oxygen, suction machines, pumps, and other related equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability in developing care plans and able to implement care in relation to resident and family priorities, including counselling and teaching residents and families based on their priorities.
  • Demonstrated skill in the assessment and management of residents with acute / chronic pain management including residents with Cognitive impairment.
  • Demonstrated skill in safe care & management of residents with Oxygen Therapy; VAC Dressing; Wound Care, Catheters, Ostomy Care, Tracheostomy Care, Ventilator Management, and other treatments.
  • Demonstrated skill in performing RN autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated patient / client population including IV, infection control, isolation protocols, outbreak protocols, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, acute event orders, etc.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

Il y a 2 jours
Emplois reliés
PHSA
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique

Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Care Chemo Unit, Cancer Care. Collaborate with patients, family and multidisciplinary team members to develop treatment/care plan for the patient and through ongoing assessment, assists in the modification of the treatment/care plan as the patient progresses through...

Fraser Health
New Westminster, Colombie-Britannique

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Nursing Practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) works collaboratively and in partnership with the interdisciplinary team in the provisi...

PHSA
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique

Provide direct patient care by implementing the care plan, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to evaluate family-centered patient care in the particular setting. Plan direct care for the patient by performing activities such as reviewing patient/family history, developing a c...

Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Come work as a Registered Nurse in Emergency with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency team at Vancouve...

PHSA
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique

Working collaboratively as part of an inter-professional team and within an evidence-based trauma-informed model of care, the Registered Nurse, Mental Health Emergency, BC Children’s Emergency Department supports all aspects of therapeutic care of patients with behavioral, emotional and mental healt...

TEEMA Group
Ellensburg, WA, CA

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team and provide quality patient care. TEEMA Group is looking for a Travel Registered Nurses. The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients, monitor their health, and provide advice and emotional support. ...

Vancouver Coastal Health
North Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Come work as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse with training or experience in Pediatrics to join t...

Adecco Canada
Burnaby, Colombie-Britannique

Adecco is actively seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our clients dynamic team in Vancouver, BC. As a Registered Nurse, you will collaborate with Gastroenterologists to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment strategies for patients. Facilitate access to urgent care and communicate pati...

Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Registered Psychiatric Nurse OR Registered Nurse. Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing plus two (2) years’ recent related experience working with individuals...

TRC Total Renal Care Inc
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique
Télétravail

Preferred experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), or experience in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology or Case Management. Our more than 600 dedicated nurses, care coordinators, nurse practitioners (NPs) and business professionals integrate and ma...