Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse,Hospice Residence Job White Rock area,BC Canada,Nursing

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our Hospice team at Melville Hospice located in White Rock, B.C.

Benefits

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
Generous Vacation Time:
Eligible employees can start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
Benefit Portability:
Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
Immediate Pension Enrollment:
Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
Maternity Top-Up:
Receive a top-up during maternity leave.
Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes
Additional employee discounts and perks available

* Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides direct nursing care to patients of the Hospice Residence at assigned locations according to established policies and procedures by assessing physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs; plans, documents and implements care plans; evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and makes recommendations for care plan changes,where necessary.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients by assessing actual or potential problems and strengths, plans and performs interventions and evaluates outcomes.

Collects information about the patient usinga variety of sources such asskills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable appropriate nursing care.

Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about the patient care plan; participates in interdisciplinary conference and explains plan of care to the patient and/or families.

Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.

Documents timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.

Participate son nursing, hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.

Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, where appropriate; identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.

Participates in quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues and collecting data,evaluating patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation of an approved School of Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing. Two (2) years' recent, related medical nursing experience in an acute care facility, including one (1) year recent related experience in a hospice/palliative care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing practice as it pertains to hospice palliative/residence patients
Knowledge of other healthcare professions and their contribution to the multidisciplinary team
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize…

Registered Nurse​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Hospice Residence

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Hospice Residence