Registered Nurse - Inglewood
Registered Nurse
Inglewood | West Vancouver | Full Time Day & Evenings
About You
You are the embodiment of dedication and professionalism, a self-starter whose strong work ethic thrives with minimal supervision, consistently achieving both individual and team excellence. Your mastery of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills forms the cornerstone of fostering positive relationships, both with residents and fellow team members. Proficient in problem-solving, time management, and the meticulous organization of workloads, you ensure the highest quality of care for residents. With an in-depth understanding of aging processes, cognitive function changes, and age-related diseases, you provide empathetic care that transcends the clinical realm. Your expertise extends to medication administration, standard precautions, and adherence to healthcare protocols, prioritizing safety and unwavering quality in every action. You possess a unique skill set that includes assessing functional and cognitive status, managing equipment, and adeptly utilizing office technology. You are also well-versed in pharmacological therapies, the Wellness Model, legal documentation, and the complex intricacies of the healthcare system at various levels. You are competent, compassionate, and have an unwavering commitment to the well-being of those you serve.
Must Haves
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
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A member in good standing or eligible for membership with British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
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Current First Aid Certificate
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Food Safe Certificate
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Experience as a nurse in a long-term care environment, preferably.
About The Role
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Team Leadership
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Care plan development
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Assessment of unstable residents
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Performing nursing interventions (assessments, treatments, and medication administration)
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Exemplifying the Wellness Model of Care and Service Philosophies
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Ensuring resident involvement in care
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Preserving resident independence
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Commitment to Resident and Team Safety
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Leading care plan development with an interdisciplinary approach
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Aligning responsibilities with BCCNM standards and the CNA Code of Ethics
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Maintaining professional relationships and communication with stakeholders
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Collaborating on wellness programs
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Assuming leadership roles, including team orientation, fostering relationships, coaching, and conflict resolution
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Acting as a healthcare resource
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Participating in quality improvement
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Ensuring safety compliance
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Involvement in reporting
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Professional development
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Serving as a Baptist Housing Ambassador, modelling values, and practicing servant leadership
**We have multiple full-time lines available that are days and evenings only. These positions report to our director of care.
About Us
Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to almost 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, supportive housing, home support and adult day programs in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first. We live out a Servant Leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We put the wellness of our residents first, in a person-centered approach. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific.
Your Work Location
Situated on Taylor Way and Inglewood Avenue, our Inglewood community is just moments down the road from Ambleside Park, Capilano Park, and Capilano River Regional Park.
What You Receive
The Masters Collective Compensation package as outlined by the Provincial BC Nurses Collective Agreement. Competitive vacation allocation with extended health & dental benefits. A municipal pension plan with employee & family assistance program and professional development opportunities.
How To Apply
Please provide a resume and cover letter to careers.lowermainland@baptisthousing.org with “RN” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please explain why you believe you are the right person to work in this role at our Inglewood community. We welcome your questions about this opportunity at the same email address. If selected, you would consent to a Criminal Record Check (CRC) for working with Vulnerable Adults and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. We will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview. We will continue to accept applications until the best candidate is selected. We appreciate your interest in working with Baptist Housing