Registered Nurse; RN​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RPN - Long Term Care

Overview

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the team at Hilltop House Long Term Care Facility in Squamish, BC.

As a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Long Term Care you will:

• Use sound judgment and apply critical thinking skills in providing resident care to predominantly older residents in a Long Term Care setting, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice and coordinate the implementation of clinical interventions and evaluation of resident outcomes based on resident goals of care.
• Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information and coordination of ongoing resident care.
• Support the work of RCAs and LPNs and support cohesive teamwork to ensure resident-centered care.
• Enhance quality of life of the resident/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Hilltop House is located in Squamish, BC, approximately one hour north of the Vancouver lower mainland and accessible on the Sea to Sky highway. The facility offers an 86-bed long term care setting for seniors with complex needs, providing home-like care for permanent residents as well as respite care, a community bathing program and adult day care for seniors.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of an approved gerontology course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to residents who may have chronic diseases.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology of common medical conditions, aging changes, polypharmacy, treatment protocols, and nursing interventions related to common diagnoses and specific care situations in Long Term Care.
• Ability to provide nursing assessments and interventions related to common diagnoses and care situations relevant to residents (e.g., respiratory symptoms, pressure ulcers, delirium, dementia, BPSD, falls, incontinence).
• Ability to recognize physical adaptations required to accommodate the frail elderly and/or physically impaired resident population.
• Experience with End of Life care approaches and embedding palliative care in Long Term Care, including discussions on goals of care and documentation of Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment.
• Ability in Chronic Disease Management and anticipating potential complications.
• Proficiency with equipment such as lifts, oxygen, suction machines, pumps, and related devices.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans aligned with resident and family priorities, including counselling and teaching.
• Skill in pain management for residents, including those with cognitive impairment.
• Experience in safe care and management of residents with Oxygen Therapy, VAC Dressing, Wound Care, Catheters, Ostomy Care, Tracheostomy Care, Ventilator Management, and related treatments.
• Competence in autonomous RN scope of practice and standards, including IV therapy, infection control, isolation protocols, outbreak protocols, and related orders.

The hours of work, including days off and work area, may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly-funded facilities are required to report past vaccination status or relevant infections. This onboarding information helps in offering missing vaccines and planning actions during future exposures to communicable diseases or outbreaks.

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We embrace bold thinking, smart risk-taking, and leading initiatives to achieve the best outcomes for patients and families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities through teamwork and a culture of care.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling and incident support for employees and families
• Award-winning recognition programs for staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers for VCH staff

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to equitable, diverse and inclusive workplaces. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and individuals of all gender…