Registered Nurse - Resident Care Leader

The Hamlets at Duncan; Duncan; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at a Western Canada senior living and care community. The RN will deliver high-quality resident care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and oversee nursing services to maintain safety and dignity for residents.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, documentation accuracy, and adherence to health regulations, with opportunities to mentor Health Care Aides and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains a current license to practice from the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• 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.

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.

Skills

Nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Written communication

Mentoring Health Care Aides

Patient-centered care

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BC CNMs license

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Optima Living is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at a Western Canada senior living and care community. The RN will deliver high-quality resident care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and oversee nursing services to maintain safety and dignity for residents.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, documentation accuracy, and adherence to health regulations, with opportunities to mentor Health Care Aides and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.