Job description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to the Director of Care and working under the general supervision of a Registered nurse following the competency guidelines within the standards of practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) and current legislative scope of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training;

Graduation from a recognized program for practical nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP):

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides leadership in day-to-day operations:
- Supervises staff and assigns work
- Utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in gerentological nursing by being a clinical resource to the care team and by providing support to staff on care-planning, assessment, skills development, and adherence to policies.
- Assists in monitoring and coaching safe work practices
- Coordinates resident care delivery with a person-centered philosophy:
- Ensures completion of staff assignments
- Provides support to staff in prioritizing and planning care delivery
- Coordinates admissions and transfers
- Contributes to the development and revision of standards, policies, and procedures that impact resident care
- Provides leadership:
- Promotes a team approach and collaborative work environment
- Mentors leadership skills in others
- Serves as a professional role model
- Mediates, negotiates, and facilitates problem-solving as issues arise
- Focuses on Quality of care and Risk management:
- Promotes and facilitates a safe environment for residents and staff
- Promotes dementia – sensitive and person –centered philosophy of care
- Addresses and documents risks and quality issues as they arise
- Follows up and contributes to resolution of risk management issues




- Participates in implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives
- Follows Nursing Standards of Practice, Accreditation standards, and GVL policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Education , Training and Experience

· Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC

· Experience with dementia care and palliative care

· 1-5 years recent related experience

· Current CPR Level 1

· Computer skills including RAI competency

- Skills and Abilities

· Ability to provide nursing care to residents and families in a professional manner consistent with policies, procedures, standards, and regulations in the following areas:

o Complete incident reports as required

o Assessment- MDS, cognitive, physical, functional, and psychological

o Effective communication skills oral, written, and computer-based

o Effective interpersonal skills

o Ability to monitor and guide care provided by care aides

o Knowledge of policies, procedures, standards and ability to access them

o Knowledge of principles of palliative care

o Knowledge of principles of dementia sensitive care

o Current pain management theories

o Strong leadership skills

o Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate your own work as well as that of others

o Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

o Ability to effectively employ human relations skills including conflict resolution

o Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $32.84-$46.40 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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