Registered Nurse; RN​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; 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.

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

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Come work as a Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Dogwood Care Home team in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses/registered psychiatric nurses as well as within a resident and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Uses sound judgment and applies 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.

Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice and coordinates the implementation of clinical interventions, evaluation of resident outcomes based on resident goals of care. Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information and coordination of ongoing resident care. Supports the work of RCA’s and LPN’s and supports cohesive team work to ensure resident centered care. Enhances quality of life of the resident/family.

Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

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

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 to residents (e.g. Respiratory symptoms such as Shortness of Breath;
  Pressure Ulcer (Braden Scale);
  Delirium (PRISME/CAMI);
  Dementia, (PIECES framework);
  Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), GPA - Gentle Persuasion Approach; Dysphagia; Falls; Incontinence).
• Demonstrated ability in recognizing physical adaptations required to accommodate the frail elderly and/or physically impaired resident population.
• Demonstrated ability in End of Life care approaches, Embedding Palliative Approach in Care (EPAC) in long term care and systems of family dynamics and end-of-life issues. Proactively leads family/resident/Most Responsible Clinician discussions on goals of care and documents reflections of Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment.
• Demonstrated ability in Chronic Disease Management by being able to anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated resident group.
• Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment such…