Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Long Term Care

Vancouver Coastal Health • District of North Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the Coastal Long Term Care Nursing Unit at Berkley Care Centre in North Vancouver, BC. This role is part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care. The position involves practicing in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards, working within a resident and family-centered care model, and upholding the organization's vision and values. The RN/RPN will use sound judgment and critical thinking skills to provide care to predominantly older residents in a Long Term Care setting, collaborating both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include demonstrating expertise and leadership in nursing practice, coordinating clinical interventions, evaluating resident outcomes, acting as a resource for the team, supporting RCA's and LPN's, enhancing resident quality of life, consulting with other healthcare providers, maintaining clinical competence, and participating in committees and research projects.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of an approved gerontology course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to residents who may have chronic diseases.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology of common medical conditions, aging changes, polypharmacy, treatment protocols, and nursing interventions related to common diagnoses and specific care situations related to care of adults living in Long Term Care (e.g. Stroke, Chest pain, Pneumonia; Pain management; Wound Care; Delirium; Dementia; Depression; other mental health conditions; Frail elderly residents with physical and/or cognitive impairments including Acquired Brain Injuries; Chronic illnesses such as COPD and CHF, Diabetes).
• Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnoses and specific care situations relevant to residents (e.g. Respiratory symptoms such as Shortness of Breath; Pressure Ulcer (Braden Scale); Delirium (PRISME/CAMI); Dementia, (PIECES framework); Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), GPA - Gentle Persuasion Approach; Dysphagia; Falls; Incontinence).
• Demonstrated ability in recognizing physical adaptations required to accommodate the frail elderly and/or physically impaired resident population.
• Demonstrated ability in End of Life care approaches, Embedding Palliative Approach in Care (EPAC) in long term care and systems of family dynamics and end-of-life issues.
• Demonstrated ability in Chronic Disease Management by being able to anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated resident group.
• Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment such as lifts, oxygen, suction machines, pumps, and other related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability in developing care plans and able to implement care in relation to resident and family priorities, including counselling and teaching residents and families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated skill in the assessment and management of residents with acute/chronic pain management including residents with Cognitive impairment.
• Demonstrated skill in safe care & management of residents with Oxygen Therapy; VAC Dressing; Wound Care, Catheters, Ostomy Care, Tracheostomy Care, Ventilator Management, and other treatments.
• Demonstrated skill in performing RN autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated patient/client population including IV, infection control, isolation protocols, outbreak protocols, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, acute event orders, etc.

Responsibilities

• Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses/registered psychiatric nurses.
• Works within a resident and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization.
• Uses sound judgment and applies critical thinking skills in providing resident care to predominantly older residents in a Long Term Care setting, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice and coordinates the implementation of clinical interventions, evaluation of resident outcomes based on resident goals of care.
• Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information and coordination of ongoing resident care.
• Supports the work of RCA’s and LPN’s and supports cohesive team work to ensure resident centered care.
• Enhances quality of life of the resident/family.
• Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers.
• Maintains and advances clinical competence.
• Participates on designated committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree