Overview

The In-Charge Registered Nurse leads resident care during full-time night shifts in a temporary maternity-leave term position. The role supports safe, coordinated care through attentive nursing practice, clear communication, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities

1. Provides person-centered, direct nursing care (including wound care, dementia care and palliative care) and develops care priorities in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice. Modifies care plans as needed, initiates immediate treatment if required and communicates changes to interdisciplinary team members in a timely and appropriate manner.

2. Monitors, records and reports of symptoms and changes in Resident’s conditions.

3. Works collaboratively and in partnership with the interdisciplinary team to identify current or potential care concerns and strengths, plans interventions; documents and performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes, as required.

4. Regularly observes the work of HCAs to assess their performance and provides direction where necessary. Escalates concerns to the Care Services Manager when performance issues persist or are significant enough to warrant further action.

5. Administer medications prescribed by Physicians and documents the effectiveness of their treatment.

6. Demonstrates skill in performing RN autonomous scope of practice and standards of care, including wound care, ostomy care, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, infection control, isolation protocols, and outbreak protocols.

7. Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of quality care.

8. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records of Resident’s vital signs and conditions.

9. Documents relevant observations, assessments and interventions, including Resident and family teaching and evaluation of care using appropriate technological tools (for example, Point Click Care).

10. Communicates Resident assessments and changes to Physicians, CRN, and the interdisciplinary team. Participates in care planning supporting decision making and person-centered care.

11. Acts as an advocate to protect and promote Residents' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, diversity and access to information in accordance with the Residents’ Bill of Rights.

12. Works in partnership with LPNs and other interdisciplinary team members by sharing information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on clinical tasks, consulting with staff, reassigning clinical/health related tasks when necessary,



and providing verbal input into staff performance, when requested.

13. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of students and others, including LPNs, HCAs and other members of the interdisciplinary team by providing information and acting as a preceptor, mentor and support as requested.

14. Participates in quality improvement activities by gathering information, providing input into proposed policies and revisions of current policies.

15. Responsible for processing laboratory requisitions as directed by the Physician. Responsibilities includes receiving orders, verifying orders, filling out requisition forms, informing the Resident, preparing the Residents for sample collection, assisting in collection, labelling samples, documenting the collection of samples, retrieving results, notifying the Physician regarding the results, Resident/family communication about their results and further instructions from the Physician, and coordinating with laboratory technicians.

16. Provides feedback on clinical protocols and procedures. Supports advanced clinical practice by identifying research needs and participates in research according to established guidelines.

17. Maintains a safe working environment by following health and safety guidelines, ensuring equipment is in protected working condition, reporting unsafe, hazardous conditions and suspected Resident abuse; completes reports and assists with investigation and follow up as necessary. Complies with WorkSafe BC requirements including completing safety audits at assigned units.

18. Provides input to the Manager/delegate regarding the identification and need for supplies and equipment, future needs of the neighbourhood and monitoring of product use.

19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- One (1) year's recent, related gerontological nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
- Certification in geriatric nursing is an asset.
- Certification applicable to the designated clinical area.

Skill and Abilities





- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to recognize changes in residents' conditions and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Ability to prioritize competing clinical needs and respond appropriately to urgent situations.
- Ability to effectively lead and support nursing and care staff during the night shift.
- Ability to organize workload and prioritize resident care.
- Provides direction, guidance, and clinical support to LPNs and care staff.
- Ability to make sound decisions independently when management and other resources are not immediately available.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, including falls, acute deterioration, respiratory distress, outbreaks, and other critical incidents.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures, incident reporting, and escalation processes.
- Ability to coordinate emergency responses and communicate with physicians, paramedics, families, and other healthcare professionals as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, physicians, pharmacy, and other healthcare providers.
- Ability to provide clear direction and handover information.
- Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and confidentiality.
- Strong knowledge of medication administration and medication safety.
- Ability to identify and respond appropriately to medication-related concerns and incidents.
- Ensures appropriate follow-up of medication orders, treatments, lab results, and other clinical concerns.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Ability to complete required assessments, progress notes, incident reports, and shift documentation.
- Ensures important clinical issues are appropriately communicated to the incoming shift.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As a BCNU member, you will also be eligible for the applicable hourly differentials and premiums, including:

- Evening Shift Premium: $1.40 per hour
- Night Shift Premium: $5.00 per hour
- Weekend Premium: $3.50 per hour
- Short-Notice Premium: $2.00 per hour (for straight-time shifts accepted within 24 hours of the start time)
- Preceptor Premium: $1.50 per hour
- Regular/Special Responsibility Premiums: $2.15 to $2.50 per hour, depending on the assignment

Pay: $41.42-$59.52 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- Municipal pension plan
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 In-Charge Registered Nurse - Full Time on Nights (Temp Mat leave Term) (Whalley)
🏢 Kinsmen Lodge
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