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.
Position: Part-Time Permanent
Summary Of Position
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse is the role model and team leader who coordinates and supports daily care delivery. The Registered Nurse performs duties and monitors departmental activities in accordance with their scope of practice, established standards, regulations, policies and procedures to maximize individualized, resident focused care while maintaining resident respect, dignity, and independence. The Registered Nurse provides clinical support to all care staff.
Responsibilities
- Ensures quality and individualized resident focused care is provided, resident rights are observed, and independence is encouraged and maintained as much as possible.
- Supports LPN Team Leaders 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.
- In collaboration with the LPN Team Leader, coordinates resident care with families, other departments, other care services and agencies.
- Liaises with physicians, community agency representatives, families, visitors, and volunteers.
- Ensures equipment and supplies are stored and maintained as per policy and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Holds current practising license with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Successful annual RAI competency testing.
- Additional training and previous experience in the care of the frail elderly and physically and mentally handicapped persons.
- Valid OFA2 certification.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language.
- Ability to foster a work environment conducive to the well being of residents and staff.
- Ability to supervise staff, establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to coach and mentor staff, and function as a role model.
- Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving supported by a systems approach.