Part-time Nurse Jobs in Saanich, BC

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Position : Casual

About Us

At Retirement Concepts and West Coast Seniors Housing Management we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

Beacon Hill Villa is an 80 bed Long Term Care site, nestled in the heart of downtown Victoria adjacent to iconic Beacon Hill Park. Beacon Hill Villa, with it’s uniquely beautiful old world charm, is close by to take advantage of a large number activities including, but not limited to heritage sites, art galleries, the legislature, Royal BC Museum, harbors and more. As well as recreation opportunities for the residents of Beacon Hill Villa, this location provides staff with the opportunities to familiarize themselves with such a richly endowed neighborhood

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Director of Care and / or designate and is the role model and team leader who coordinates and supervises the activities and duties of those who deliver direct resident care. The RN performs duties and monitors departmental activities in accordance with established standards, regulations, policies and procedures to maximize person served holistic quality care while maintaining resident respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to :

• Assesses residents’ needs; implements and evaluates individualized resident-centred care plans.
• Supports LPN’s to review and update care plans as required, offers clinical decision making support including clinical assessments to support the care team on a daily basis as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments as per established standards, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for community wound management, assisting LPNs with assessment, treatment and documentation as needed, facilitating referral to Wound Care Specialist when necessary. Submits wound report to Director of Care (DOC) or designate weekly.
• Provides direct care to residents as necessary and liaises with other disciplines and departments to ensure quality focused resident care.
• Liaises with physicians, community agency representatives, families, visitors and volunteers.
• Supports the move in process, works collaboratively with other team members and follows community policies and protocols
• Attends Care Conferences in the absence of the DOC or designate.
• Ensures residents rights are observed and adheres to a holistic philosophy of wellness.
• Acts as First Aid attendant when on duty and that all injured staff completes the required documentation.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through accident prevention, knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and utilizing infection control procedures
• Coordinates and supervises care staff; directs their work and assigns duties as necessary to ensure resident focused care is provided and resident rights are observed.
• Provides clinical direction to community care staff in the absence of the DOC or designate.
• Fulfills clinical on call duties as required
• Performs community audits and correlates data to submit to DOC or designate.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Provides educational material and direction on procedures to clinical staff and demonstrates techniques.
• Provides informed input into staff evaluations while supporting LPN’s in the coach / mentor for the HCA staff.
• Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services
• Maintains paper and electronic documents as per established standards, regulations, policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality is maintained as per policies.
• Required to work positively and collaboratively with all team members and supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills :

Retirement Concepts and West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an equal opportunity employer.