Clinical Nurse Leader, Long-Term Care (Casual/On-Call)

Job Description

Summary

Apply today! Providence Health Care (PHC) is hiring a casual, Clinical Nurse Leader for St. Vincent's Langara Long-Term Care.

** This position is eligilbe for both RPNs and RNs.

Shift times : Days, Evenings, Nights. 8-hour shifts.

Providence Health Care (PHC) is a health and wellness resource for all British Columbians. We’re committed to treating those we serve — and each other — with compassion and respect.

While it started with very humble roots, the PHC of today has grown; now there are almost 9,000 people working at our 17 sites. We have 8,000 staff, 1,500 medical staff/physicians, 200 researchers, 1,600 volunteers.

“How you want to be treated” is now a benchmark — for all of us, every day.

PHC is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a workplace of choice where employees are recognized and valued. PHC strives to provide work-life balance and promotes a positive work culture by having integrated support model of training, mentoring and coaching so the Manager can support their staff to provide exceptional care.

Qualifications / Skills and Education

About You:

• Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, qualifications required of staff nurse in clinical area
• Three years of recent related experience in long-term care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to supervise.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
Ability to deal with and promote change.
Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to teach, coach, and provide clinical supervision.
Ability to collaborate with other members of a interdisciplinary team.
Ability to match skills of staff with clinical needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates the day to day resident care activities of the nursing unit by performing duties such as supervising staff, the active and ongoing monitoring and follow-up on the work of staff, coordinating work assignments, providing critical input on employee performance, orientating new employees, calling in relief staff as necessary, and authorizing overtime shifts. Problem-solves and troubleshoots staffing issues.

Monitors the resident acuity and flow of residents on the nursing unit, to ensure that staffing levels match resident and unit needs. Makes adjustments to the assignments as changes in acuity occur.

Acts as a clinical resource to nursing staff, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, by demonstrating procedures, answering questions related to clinical practice issues, problem solving, and troubleshooting concerns. Advises Operations Leader and /or resource person of issues/concerns.

Participates in rounds/clinics and collaborates with nursing staff by assisting in the assessment of resident problems and needs, planning and prioritizing of nursing intervention, and implementing and evaluating interventions.

Collaborates with nursing staff to determine needs for consultation with Physicians, Nurse Consultants, and other disciplines or departments. Arranges for consultation when required.

Acts as the resident and family advocate by communicating resident and family concerns to other members of the resident care team. Intervenes if required.

Performs direct nursing care by assuming responsibility for a patient/resident assignment.

Provides input into the development, evaluation, and delivery of orientation, in conjunction with other members of the health care team. Makes recommendations regarding changes or new initiatives. Participates in the orientation of new employees.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Vaccination Flag

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.