Clinical Nurse Leader

The Salvation Army in Canada; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charitable organization is seeking a Clinical Nurse Leader in British Columbia to provide clinical oversight and manage resident care in a long-term care setting. The suitable candidate should have an RN Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree, along with relevant certifications and experience in geriatrics or long-term care. Strong leadership, communication, and assessment skills are essential. This position offers a supportive work culture committed to quality care for the elderly.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodation provided upon request

Competitive salary placement based on experience

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Ability to undergo background checks satisfactory to The Salvation Army.
• Experience in geriatrics or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight to the care team, residents, and families.
• Conduct ongoing resident assessments and coordinate care plans.
• Promote and maintain infection control and collaborate with Public Health.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Interpersonal communication

Infection control

Assessment skills

Education

RN Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree

Gerontology certificate

Current CPR certification Level C

WHMIS certification

Tools

Point Click Care

EMAR

Pathways

Excelleris

Job description

Overview

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The Salvation Army exists to serve communities in Canada and Bermuda, providing necessities and support for people experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. The organization is faith- and values-based and seeks to hire people from all backgrounds who uphold its mission and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

Job Description

• Reporting to: Director of Care
• Provide clinical oversight to the care team, residents, and families in accordance with organizational policies and programs and in compliance with BCCNM standards of practice.
• Conduct ongoing resident assessment, formulate, implement, and evaluate care plans in coordination with the Care Team.
• Work within Point Click Care, EMAR, Pathways, and Excelleris.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team of physicians, therapists, and other care professionals.
• Ensure medication administration complies with policies and procedures, including dialogue with physician, pharmacist, resident, and family.
• Perform special procedures as needed (e.g., catheterization, tubes, suctioning, suprapubic catheters).
• Maintain medical records with clinical documentation; coordinate referrals and communication with community partners (e.g., Wound Clinician, Pharmacist, Fraser Health Authority); participate in unit and staff meetings, medication reviews, care conferences, and meetings with facility partners.
• Oversee the admission process, liaising with transferring facilities and involving family as appropriate.
• Perform and document InterRAI Resident Assessments as needed.
• Promote and maintain infection control; implement infection control precautions and coordinate outbreak notifications with Public Health; collaborate with BCCDC and MHO.
• Report risks, hazards, near misses, unsafe situations, incidents, and accidents to the Director of Care.
• Support teamwork, understand roles of other multidisciplinary team members, and be accountable for own decisions and actions.
• Provide input for staff performance and promote effective communication with residents, families, physicians, staff, and health-care agencies; facilitate inter-shift and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, safety, and accreditation programs; attend team meetings as required.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff, providing hands-on guidance and sharing expertise.
• Maintain current knowledge and certifications applicable to the role; adhere to all policies.
• Assume unit nurse responsibilities when staffing is short or as needed; on-call responsibilities as required.
• Take a leadership role in emergency situations and follow fire / disaster procedures; act as First Aid Attendant for the facility.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• RN Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree from an approved school of nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Gerontology certificate preferred.
• Current CPR certification Level C.
• WHMIS certification.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks satisfactory to The Salvation Army, including providing a Background Check screening.

Experience

• Previous experience in geriatrics or long-term care is an asset.

Physical

• Must be well groomed, maintain good physical and mental health, and be fit to perform duties that may include standing, bending, lifting, etc.

Additional

• Must demonstrate concern and interest in providing quality care to the elderly; ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and teams with professionalism, empathy, and patience; effective communication; and strong ethics and job performance.

Note: Not all incumbents perform all duties described; a similar range of duties may be required.

Compensation and Accessibility

Salary placement will be based on market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Email [e-mail] to discuss accessibility needs.