Registered Nurse Part Time Night Line (0.7)

Optima Living; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Optima Living invites applications for a Registered Nurse to join our night shift 0.7 FTE team in a Canadian senior living setting. The role collaborates with care teams to ensure high-quality services, respectful environment, and safety for residents and families.

You will contribute to person-centered care, monitor health needs, and support care plans within our standards and regulations. The position emphasizes dignity, independence, and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Current license to practice with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current license to practice with the AB College of Registered Nurses (CRNA).
• CPR and First Aid certification must be maintained.
• Experience in residential care or mental health is an asset.
• Ability to mentor Health Care Aides and other team members.
• Demonstrates therapeutic approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of resident personal care or service plans under the Director of Care.
• Recommends and implements changes to resident care plans as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of resident conditions and health care requirements.
• Assists with move ins, move outs, palliative care, end of life and care after death.
• Provides direct nursing care including medications and treatments.
• Communicates with the interdisciplinary team, families and residents.
• Assists the physician with examinations and tests as requested.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care and informs physicians or directors of changes.
• Directs and supports Health Care Aides in care delivery.
• Assists in orientation of new team members.
• Identifies and reports malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Therapeutic care

Team collaboration

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Computer literacy

Shift flexibility

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

About Optima Living

Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.
Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 6,000 residents.
Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse collaborates with other team members to provide high quality care and services to residents. This role contributes to fostering a respectful, positive, and safe environment for residents, families, and team members.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of resident personal care or service plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate.
• Recommends and implements changes to resident personal care or service plans as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of resident conditions and health care requirements and other pertinent documentation.
• Assists with move ins, move outs, palliative care, end of life and care after death by ensuring that comfort and dignity are maintained.
• Provides direct nursing care including administration and/or distribution of medications, medical treatments and procedures, and resident education as needed.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the interdisciplinary team, supervisor(s), doctors, residents and families.
• Assists the physician with examinations, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures when requested by the Director of Care or designate.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Director of Care or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident.
• Directs, supports and assists Health Care Aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.
• Assists in the orientation of new team members under the direction of the Director of Care or designate ensuring their performance is monitored, corrected and evaluated.
• Identifies and reports malfunctioning equipment for repair or replacement.

  Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
  • Maintains a current license to practice from the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Maintains a current license to practice from the AB College of Registered Nurses (CRNA).
  • Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
  • Maintains an active CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Demonstrates the skills and attributes to guide and mentor Health Care Aides and other non-professional team members.
  • Demonstrates a therapeutic approach to the delivery of care.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Communicates in an approachable and respectful manner with the temperament to deal tactfully and cooperatively in all interactions.
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to present professional documents with clarity.
  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
  • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
  • Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
  • Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to provincial health legislation.
  • Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
  • Computer literacy skills required.
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

  Conditions of Employment

  • Clear Police Information Check
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements
  • Active CPR and First Aid Certification
    

  Please note this is a Night Line 0.7 Part Time position.