Registered Nurse - TRANSITIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

The Louis Brier Home and Hospital•Vancouver, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Louis Brier Home and Hospital, located in Vancouver, BC, is a 215-bed accredited Long Term care facility. We are seeking International Educated Nurses with BCCNM Provisional Registration who need to complete 250 hours of Transitional Practice Experience. We offer PAID TRANSITIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE in Long Term Care, with permanent nursing positions available upon completion. Our mission is to provide compassionate, person-centred care guided by Jewish traditions and values, prioritizing quality, safety, and innovation. Our vision is to be a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare, guided by our values of Caring, Health/Safety/Wellness, Accountability, and Integrity.

Requirements

Graduated of an approved School of Nursing and one year’s recent related experience supplemented by current registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Long Term Care / Gerontology training and experience is required.
Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and Basic Life Support from a WorkSafeBC approved provider is required.
International Educated Nurse
BCCNM Provisional Registration
Need to complete 250 hours of Transitional Practice Experience

Nice To Haves

PCC (Point Click Care) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates residents' care needs by assessing residents on admission, and on an ongoing basis.
Develops appropriate nursing care plans in conjunction with Interdisciplinary Team; sets goals with the residents in relation to problems/needs as identified through assessments; evaluates care plans, and makes changes when necessary.
Ensures safety of residents during all tasks; reports any adverse events or near-misses to supervisor immediately.
Carries out orders specified in the care plan, and administers direct nursing care, including direct "hands on" ADL tasks e.g. transferring, feeding, bathing, toileting residents.
Receives physicians' orders; arranges for treatments, medications and other therapeutic services as needed. Liaises with families, physicians, visiting treatment agencies, as necessary.
Dispenses medications (using eMAR system) to residents; controls narcotics in accordance with established procedures.
Maintains unit records and residents' charts according to established format and facility guidelines (i.e. MDS, Point Click Care, and Excelleris).
Guides clinical experience of assigned new nursing staff and students; provides input to the nursing leaders as requested on individual’s progress in achieving established standards of nursing care.
Monitors efficient use of equipment and supplies on unit; reports equipment malfunctions and/or supplies needed.
Attends Staff Development and In-service education programs as required.
Provides input in development of resident care policies and procedures, as well as those, which pertain to safety of residents and staff. Participates in projects, studies and initiatives for improvement of care and services.
Provides leadership in interdisciplinary meetings, as necessary. Serves on other Committees where appropriate.
Assists with orientation of new residents and of new staff when necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.