Registered Nurse - RN/ RPN

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

About Us

At RetirementConcepts and West Coast Seniors Housing Management we see our communities as afamily and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We providean engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. Weinvest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate inthe creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

About the Role

The RegisteredNurse (RN) /Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) reports to the Director of Care and/or designate and is the rolemodel and team leader who coordinates and supervises the activities and dutiesof those who deliver direct resident care. The RN performs duties and monitorsdepartmental activities in accordance with established standards, regulations,policies and procedures to maximize person served holistic quality care whilemaintaining 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 plansas required, offers clinical decision making support including clinicalassessments to support the care team on a daily basis as needed.
• - Administers medications and treatments as perestablished 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 whennecessary. Submits wound report to Director of Care (DOC) ordesignate weekly.
• - Provides direct care to residents as necessaryand liaises with other disciplines and departments to ensure quality focusedresident care.
• - Liaises with physicians, community agencyrepresentatives, families, visitors and volunteers.
• - Supports the move in process, workscollaboratively with other team members and follows community policies andprotocols
• - Attends Care Conferences in the absence of theDOC or designate.
• - Ensures residents rights are observed andadheres to a holistic philosophy of wellness.
• - Acts as First Aid attendant when on duty andthat all injured staff completes the required documentation.
• - Maintains a safe environment for residents,family and staff, through: accident prevention, knowledge of emergencyprocedures and regulations, the safe use of supplies and equipment andreporting when repairs are necessary, and utilizing infection controlprocedures
• - Coordinates and supervises care staff; directstheir work and assigns duties as necessary to ensure resident focused care isprovided and resident rights are observed.
• - Provides clinical direction to community carestaff in the absence of the DOC or designate.
• - Fulfills clinical on call duties as required
• - Performs community audits and correlates data tosubmit to DOC or designate.
• - Participates in orientation of new employees.
• - Provides educational material and direction onprocedures to clinical staff and demonstrates techniques.
• - Provides informed input into staff evaluationswhile supporting LPN’s in the coach/mentor for the HCA staff.
• Actively participates in orientation of newstaff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services
• - Maintains paper and electronic documents as perestablished standards, regulations, policies and procedures, ensuringconfidentiality 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:

• - Graduate of an approved program for Nursing andholds a current license with the British Columbia College of Nurses andMidwives (BCCNM) as an RN or RPN.
• - Bachelor of Science in Nursing an asset.
• - Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1certification and CPR.
• - Successful annual Resident Assessment Instrument(RAI) competency testing.
• - Previous experience in a long term care facilityan asset.
• - Demonstrates collaborative and team workingskills.
• - All successful applicants must pass thevulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• - Ability to read, write, and speak Englishproficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
• - Computer skills including the ability to navigate basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
• - Must be in good health, physically able toperform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walk as required toperform the duties of the position.

Retirement Concepts and West Coast Seniors HousingManagement

is an equalopportunity employer.