,Career opportunity! We would like to hear from you.
Fair Haven Homes Society is looking for casual Registered Nurses at Vancouver Lodge & Burnaby Lodge Long Term Care Homes!
Shift times are: Day: 7:00 am -3:00 pm / Evening: 3:00 - 11:00 pm / Night: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
Who are we?
Fair Haven is a non-profit housing society in Vancouver and Burnaby and recognized as a leader in providing homes that nurture community and quality of life for seniors. We believe in enriching the lives of the Fair Haven community by providing a safe, secure, respectful, inclusive and person-centred environment. We own two long-term care homes as well as three independent living apartment buildings geared towards seniors 55+. We value respect, diversity and partnership
Who are you?
You are a role model. You foster team work; you are ethical, organized and a problem solver. You have the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.
You possess a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and a knowledge base and clinical skills applicable to gerontological nursing. New graduates are welcome!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Working from the Burnaby or Vancouver site and reporting to the Assistant Director of Care, this position provides leadership and supervision to LPNs and Care Staff in gerontological nursing theory and techniques, and serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities include:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates resident care needs, including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
Provides direct resident care, including administering medications and treatments.
Communicates, participates in, and consults with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, resident-focused care.
Maintains paper and electronic documents for accuracy and relevancy, and ensures confidentiality is followed as per policies.
Provides work direction to other care staff.
Contributes and maintains a safe environment for residents and/or tenants, family and staff by:
- Following resident safety-related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Maintaining knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Utilizing infection control best practices and procedures.
- Using skills, physical facilities, supplies and equipment safely and appropriately.
- Identifying and reporting any potential or actual resident or staff safety concern in a timely manner.
Participates in continuous quality improvement, education sessions, resident care conferences, meetings, and committees.
Provides first aid treatment.
Performs other related duties as required.
What you bring:
Education, Training, Experience:
- Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (BCCNM) in good standing.
- Graduated from a Nursing program
- Valid Occupational First Aid 1
Nice to have:
- Experience in Gerontology Nursing
- Experience in person-centred care
Job Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in the English language.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work and problem-solve.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Computer literacy.
What we offer:
- An organization with growing prospects
- A passionate work environment
- Unionized environment
- Paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
- Pension plan
- Extended health care
Interested in this position? We would like to hear from you. Reach out via email for more information, or send your resume directly.
For more info about Fair Haven, please visit https://fairhaven.bc.ca/
Fair Haven Homes Society values equitability, diversity and inclusivity. Our recruitment standards seek to ensure all individuals are treated in a culturally safe manner.
We thank all those for your interest and for taking the time to apply for these positions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $41.42-$59.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BCCNM registration in good standing (required)
- OFA1 / CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
