Registered Nurse - Arbutus Care Centre

AgeCare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

Casual employment

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join Arbutus Care Centre in Vancouver, BC. The role reports to the Director of Care and involves direct resident care, medication administration and documentation in line with health standards and procedures.

We offer a relocation bonus up to $10,000 and a casual employment type, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care for seniors in a dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Canada.
• Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
• Education in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/long-term care an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus.

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 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 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.

Skills

RN licensure in Canada

Geriatric care experience

Strong communication

Care coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

VPS clearance within 6 months

Education

Diploma/degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse education

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Address : 4505 Valley Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6L 2L1

Location : Arbutus Care Centre

Address : 4505 Valley Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6L 2L1

Employment Type : Casual

Relocation Bonus – Up to $10,000

AgeCare offers a relocation bonus of up to $10,000 to support licensed professional nurses relocating to rural and select urban communities in British Columbia. Conditions may apply; please contact us for details.

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive, person-centered environment.

The Opportunity

The Registered Nurse (RN) reporting to the Director of Care is responsible to provide direct resident care and medication administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Resident Health and Wellness standards and policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• 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 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 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.

What You Bring

• 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).

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care and service to everyone under our care. Our focus is on fostering friendships, ensuring security and peace of mind, and cultivating vibrant and fulfilling communities. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

If you're a compassionate and dedicated RN looking to grow in a values-driven environment.

Wage Levelling Salary: $41.42 - $55.91 per hour