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

Position: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) - Long Term Care
minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.

Guided by our values:
We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

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

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary
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Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a  Registered Nurse OR Registered Psychiatric Nurse  to join the team at the Long Term Care team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Residential Care you will:

Use sound judgment and applies critical thinking skills in providing resident care to predominantly older residents in a residential care setting, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice and coordinates the implementation of clinical interventions, 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 RCA’s and LPN’s and supports cohesive team work 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 clinical competence.

Participate on designated committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to residents who may have chronic diseases.

Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology of common medical conditions, aging changes, polypharmacy, treatment protocols, and nursing interventions related to common diagnoses and specific care situations related to care of adults living in Long Term Care (e.g. Stroke, Chest pain, Pneumonia;
Pain management;
Wound Care;
Delirium;
Dementia;
Depression; other mental health conditions;
Frail elderly residents with physical and/or cognitive impairments including Acquired Brain Injuries; Chronic illnesses such as COPD and CHF, Diabetes).

Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnoses and specific care situations relevant…