- Primary site: Langara - 255 West 62nd Ave. Vancouver, British Columbia V5X4V4 Canada
- Categories: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Min Hourly: 41.42 CAD
- Max Hourly: 55.91 CAD
- Salary grade: L3
- Employment type: Regular Full-Time
- Rotation: Days/Nights Rotating
- FTE: 1.00
- Union: 200
- Labour agreement: NURS
Role Snapshot
- Req ID: 52792
- Location: Vancouver
- Work Site: Langara
What You Will Do
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors? Providence Health Care is currently hiring a full-time RN at our long-term care facility, St. Vincent's: Langara. We’re seeking compassionate individuals who are passionate about transforming seniors' care on a global scale.
At PHC, you’ll thrive in a supportive environment that champions teamwork, career growth, and professional development. Guided by our innovative Home for Us model, we focus on building emotional connections, empowering resident autonomy, and creating a true sense of home. If you're looking to be part of something greater and help us redefine senior care, we want to hear from you!
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Staff Nurse assesses, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs using an established framework for nursing practice.
- Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the plan of care. Incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources.
- Supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures.
- The Staff Nurse works within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the BCCNM Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Providence Health Care.
What You Bring
Education
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, or in Residential Care and Mental Health, current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
Ability to provide clinical direction.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Earn between $41.42 - $55.91 per hour, depending on your experience.
- 8-Hour Shifts: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with our 8-hour shifts and free parking at our facility.
- Growth Opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their careers, offering professional development, personalized mentorship, and ample opportunities for advancement within our dynamic team.
- Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of all individuals, valuing the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our residents.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a health benefits package that includes dental, vision, life insurance, and a pension plan.
- Urban and Metro Area Signing Bonus: A new financial incentive of up to $15,000 is now available to eligible employees for a 24-month return of service commitment to priority regular (permanent) vacancies.
Your Day to Day:
- Reviews patient/resident status through methods such as reviewing the patient/resident chart and other written information, patient/resident observation, interviewing patient/resident and family members, completion of questionnaires, collateral information and consultation with peers and other members of the health care team.
- Assesses patient/resident problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates and prioritizes nursing care and nursing interventions and develops the plan of care for patients/residents using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.
- Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and PHC standards.
- Monitors patient/resident progress, evaluates outcomes, reassesses if goals are not met, and modifies plan of care based on evaluation.
- Records observations and reports problems and/or changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.
- Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life threatening situations.
- Documents information including assessments, plan of care, patient/resident status and progress and discharge plans in a manual and/or computerized environment.
- Accompanies patients in medical transport vehicles as required by the employer.
- Identifies and responds to patient/resident and family learning needs, provides patient educational and reference materials, incorporates individual and/or group teaching activities into the care plan and nursing interventions, and/or makes referrals to other identified resources. Leads group patient/family sessions as required and coaches patient/resident/family to develop and maintain health promoting behaviours within the context of the care issue.
- Provides direction to other staff such as Care Attendants and Licensed Practical Nurses with regard to patient/resident care and facilitates effective team work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collegial sharing of information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on related tasks, providing incidental or ad hoc input into staff performance, ensuring staff are aware of assignments and reassigning clinical/health related tasks.
- Participates in nursing orientation and shares clinical knowledge with other nursing staff, nursing students and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in and attends in-service presentations and other educational programs as required.
- Participates in planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/resident care policies, procedures, education materials, and best practices through methods such as taking part in program and quality improvement activities including nursing practice council, clinical pathway development, research and education and other committees.
- Supports nursing research through methods such as identifying areas for possible clinical nursing research projects, adapting research to practice and participating in research activities to enhance nursing practice.
- Facilitates discharge plans and liaises with families and community resources agencies.
- Advocates for the patients/residents, to protect and promote their rights to dignity, respect, privacy, confidentiality, autonomy and access to information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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