Registered Nurse; rn), Long-term Care

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Acropolis Manor.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a resident and family-centered care model. The RN or RPN practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care.

Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN or RPN ensures the delivery of resident-centered care by assisting individual residents and families in responding to changing health care needs.

The RN or RPN demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Days, Evenings, Nights – 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00. Rotating.

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Post-basic education in gerontology an asset.

• Assessment and Intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing resident assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, the public, medical staff and interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Critical Thinking – Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice – Ability to promote resident-focused care that demonstrates care for and with residents and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, resident advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Teaching – Ability to transmit information intended to instruct residents and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Management – Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Knowledge Integration – Uses factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Quality Care – Provide direct resident care as needed to meet the needs of the residents.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical, psychological and emotional ability to perform the duties of the position.

Facility:
Acropolis Manor. Community:
Prince Rupert. Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers and provides services to approximately 300,000 people across more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities.

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.