Casual Registered Nurse

Revera Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct resident care and medication administration in our Vancouver-area retirement residences. Responsibilities include assessing care needs, coordinating plans, and supervising care teams in compliance with regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Director of Care, you will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and unregulated care providers to ensure high-quality, client-centered care and smooth transitions during moves and care

Qualifications

• Current RN registration in the applicable Province/State.
• Experience with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus.
• Ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.
• Computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• VPS clearance within 6 months.
• Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) requirement.

Responsibilities

• Complete and ensure residents' care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date.
• Assist with scheduling residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• Coordinate residents' move in and transfers with DOC.
• Order, safekeep drugs and administer per regulations and policies.
• Provide resident/family education and support.
• Supervise resident self-medication assessments and audits.
• Supervise and delegate care and medication administration to unregulated care providers.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate care plans with residents and care team.
• Coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments for timely service delivery.
• Respond to significant changes in residents' condition or medical emergencies.
• Act as supervisor in absence of DOC/ED for emergency response.
• Coordinate Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Clinical Programs and Quality Plans.
• Coordinate scheduling and assignment of nursing students from approved institutions.
• Uphold organization's values of ethics, morality and integrity.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Gerontology

Rehabilitation

Long-term care

Tools

MS Office

Job 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. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to provide direct resident care and medication administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and company health and wellness standards and policies and procedures.

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 safe keep 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 and 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)

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.

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. The Mission of Cogir Senior Living Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions. A Unique Experience As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.