Registered Nurse - Chilliwack, Canada - The Cascades Care Community

Description

The Cascades is a seniors living campus located in Chilliwack, in the heart of the Fraser Valley. Minutes from Chilliwack General Hospital, the Trans-Canada Highway, shops, cultural centres and restaurants, The Cascades is on a quiet residential street near parks and green space. We have a variety of specialty services, including bariatric care, that are all designed to ensure you are always safe and comfortable. Tenants and residents alike enjoy trips on the mini bus, the convenience of our beauty salon, and a variety of leisure activities and recreational programs that promote friendship and life-long learning.

If you're passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us

The Registered Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Registered Nurse your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Provides for nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician's orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of a RN. Utilizes sound nursing practice principles to ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).

• Ensures a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home.

• Ensures that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe.

• Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents.

• Responds to all emergencies immediately; acts as the emergency manager until relieved by the ADOC, DOC or Executive Director.

• Collaborates with the interprofessional team including medical team members, clinical specialists, and consultants in support of effective clinical care for all residents.

• Participates in in-services and education of nursing team members and other departments as required.

• Acts as a role model for nursing team members performing within the professional guidelines of College of Nurses in the applicable province and in accordance with relevant provincial legislation requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

• Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BScN), Bachelor of Nursing (BN), or equivalent.

• Current registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

• Minimum of two years related clinical experience (experience in rehabilitation or long term care nursing preferred).

• Sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, activity programs, nursing and personnel administration.

• Knowledgeable with respect to the nursing process, developments and current trends in the geriatric care field.

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Bonus points for having:

• Minimum of two years related clinical experience (experience in rehabilitation or long term care nursing preferred).

• Certificate in gerontological nursing preferred.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Wage Leveling rate of pay $ $54.28 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates starting rate $32.70 per hour.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Please note the wage is temporary as a result of The Ministry of Health single site order.