Registered Nurse; RN; Casual Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) (Casual)

Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Position

We want YOU to join our team as a Full Time LPN! Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct resident care and medication administration, and for documenting care in compliance with regulatory and company health and wellness standards and policies and procedures.

Wage

$41.42 - $55.91 per hour.

Location

Hollyburn House, West Vancouver BC.

Human Focus – Creativity – Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date and changes communicated to DOC for billings;
To assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences;
To work closely with DOC to facilitate residents’ move in and transfers;
To order and safeguard drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures;
To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
To supervise resident self-medication assessment and audits;
To supervise and delegate care and medication administration responsibilities to Unregulated Care Providers in compliance with applicable regulations and company policy and procedures;
To plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate the resident’s care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
To respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition or medical emergencies;
To act as supervisor and coordinate emergency response in absence of DOC and Executive Director;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to DOC/Executive Director and other departments;
To assist the DOC in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing Department;
To coordinate and supervise the scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved education institutions;
To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience

Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State;
Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers;
Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long‑term care an asset;
Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;
Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers;
Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards;
Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications;
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Legal

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

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