Three Links Care Centre is seeking nurses who are passionate and looking to make a difference in residential care/seniors care.
Three Links Care Centre is a 90-bed complex care home built in 1982. We are located in East Vancouver (22nd Avenue @ Renfrew Street).
The care home is operated in partnership with Three Links Care Society (non-for-profit organization) and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.
The home consists of a 20-bed secured unit and 70 beds for general population.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, the LPN implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned residents in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the organization, the competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the BCCNP for LPN’s and current legislative scope of practice.
We are currently seeking to hire casual staff.
Hours of work are several shifts ranging from 5hrs/7hrs and 8hr/day.
Day shift hours are: 0700-1500; 1000-1600
Evening shift hours are: 1500-2300
Education, Training and Experience:
- Graduate from a recognized practical nursing program.
- Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP)
- Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and CPR C Certification.
- Recent Residential Care experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work together with others toward shared goals and desired outcomes. Demonstrates an ability to effectively establish professional working relationships with residents and their families as well as members of the care team toward the outcome of excellence in resident care.
Knowledge:
Clinical competence appropriate with individuals residing in a residential care setting.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team – both verbally and in writing. Ability to intervene effectively to resolve conflict and produce positive outcomes. Manage stress and work pressure effectively.
Result-oriented: Ability to identify opportunities for improvement. Formulate and implement plans that produce desired outcomes in a timely and effective manner.
Problem-solving: Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills when analyzing incidents, looking at all possible root causes to help guide decisions and action plans.
Physical: Ability to carry out all duties of the position including performing repetitive tasks, lifting, transferring and moving residents safely. Must be in good health and free from communicable diseases.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Compensation is as per the NBA (BCNU) Provincial Collective Agreement.
For more information about our organization, please visit us at www.threelinks.com.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program