Resident Care Coordinator- 12 Month Contract

Cogir Senior Living • Vancouver, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For over 25 years, they have been dedicated to the happiness of retirees. This role, internally known as the Associate Health and Wellness Manager, is a 12-month contract covering a maternity leave. It's an opportunity for an experienced nurse to step into a leadership role, working on the floor while learning management skills. The position offers the satisfaction of making a positive impact on residents' lives and advancing one's clinical career. The Resident Care Coordinator plays a pivotal role in retirement residences, encompassing clinical leadership and administrative management. Key responsibilities include supervising the nursing department's daily operations, participating in Care Conferences, engaging with residents and families, and assisting with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating clinical team members. They also oversee compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and proper work practices, while adhering to relevant provincial and federal acts and regulations.

Requirements

• Currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body with competency to perform skills within their scope of practice.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant clinical experience, preferably in a retirement residence.
• Experience with developing service plans for the best quality of care to our residents.
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulations, acts, program standards, and other pertinent provincial legislation.
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or be willing to obtain one.
• Clinical competence.
• Critical thinking to assess and make decisions on complex care scenarios.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Effective emotional support.
• Empathy and compassion.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Adaptable and comfortable working through unique situations.
• A team player, collaborative.
• Ready to jump in and roll up your sleeves to help out.
• Technical proficiency.
• Ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Advocate for residents' rights and needs.
• Keen on continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and guiding the daily operations of the nursing department.
• Actively participating in Care Conferences.
• Engaging with residents and their families to address issues and concerns.
• Recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating clinical team members.
• Applying the disciplinary process in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Manager and Executive Director.
• Overseeing and assessing compliance of resident care staff with company policies, safety regulations, and proper work practices.
• Adhering to relevant provincial and federal acts and regulations, such as the Health Disciplines Act, Human Rights Code, and College of Nurses Standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Annual merit increases
• Comprehensive Onboarding and Training (four-week program)
• Coaching and Mentoring from Regional and National teams
• Dedicated Support staff and resources (administrative, operational, Legal, Finance)
• Extensive Benefits Plan (comprehensive medical coverage, health benefits, Employee Assistance Program - EAP)
• Manulife Vitality Program (opportunity to earn rewards and gift cards)
• Generous Time Off (three weeks of vacation per year, additional sick and personal days)
• Rewards and Recognition (service awards program, celebration stations)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed