Registered Nurse-Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Long-Term Care, Brock Fahrni
About The Position
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate, top-notch care to residents in our long-term care homes as a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse. As an RN/RPN in LTC, you will develop individualized care plans, supervise care staff, and collaborate with physicians and families to ensure the highest quality of life for residents. We value strong clinical skills, leadership, and a commitment to person and family centered care. Apply today! Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to nerson-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cuidural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
- Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
- Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
- Ability to provide clinical direction.
Responsibilities
- Develop individualized care plans
- Supervise care staff
- Collaborate with physicians and families
- Provides safe and respectful nursing care to assigned patients/residents in accordance with policies, individualized care plans, and care priorities.
- Performs comprehensive assessments, monitors for abnormal signs or lab results, and collaborates with RN/RPN and interdisciplinary team for complex cases.
- Communicates and implements physician orders, including transcribing and processing them accurately.
- Documents all care activities such as assessments, treatments, medication administration, and discharge planning in manual or electronic records.
- Prepares and assists with surgical/diagnostic procedures, transfers, and admissions, ensuring coordination with physicians and care team members.
- Administers medications (excluding IV), monitors effects, and maintains communication with RN/RPN and team as needed.
- Participates in education, incident response, orientation, and care planning while promoting patient/family involvement and supporting discharge planning
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including dental, vision, life insurance as well as pension.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
