Delegation of Task Nurse
Delegation of Task Nurse
Kelowna | Temporary Part-Time
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Delegation of Task Nurse, you are responsible for leading the education initiatives for all Team Members within Assisted Living and Independent Living.
About the Role
*This is a temporary 12-month position
FTE: 0.3 (11.4 hours/week)
As the Delegation of Task Nurse, reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, you are responsible for leading education initiatives for all team members within Assisted Living and Independent Living. Practicing according to BCCNM Standards and the CNA Code of Ethics, you maintain professional relationships with residents, team members, program facilitators, and community agencies. You enhance team member performance and resident service through education, coaching, mentoring, and guidance, exemplifying servant leadership principles. Your role includes orienting, training, and developing team members; fostering positive relationships; assessing abilities; assigning tasks; providing feedback; and addressing medication errors. As a resource for the program facilitator, you incorporate evidence-based research into practice, consult multidisciplinary team members, identify potential problems, and maintain clear documentation. Committed to health and safety, you demonstrate safe practices, encourage improvements, and respond calmly to emergencies, upholding our mission, vision, and values.
Requirements
Member in good standing or eligible for membership with BCCNM
Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree preferred
Canadian Nurses Association Gerontology Certificate preferred
About You
As the Delegation of Task (DOT) Nurse, you achieve high levels of individual and team performance by being results-oriented and proficient in working with minimal supervision. You possess exceptional interpersonal and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Your strong problem-solving and time-management abilities allow you to prioritize and organize your workload efficiently. You are knowledgeable in best practices and skilled in tasks required for quality resident care, including the use of computers, email communication, and internet use. Understanding the normal aging process, altered cognitive function, and disease processes associated with aging, you employ various strategies to assist residents with varying diagnoses. You are adept at using tools for assessing functional and cognitive status and managing equipment related to resident care. Your expertise in pharmacological therapies and interventions, along with a deep understanding of the Wellness Model, guides your practice. Additionally, you have the skills to mentor and evaluate team members and are well-versed in the legal aspects of documentation and the broader healthcare system.
About Us
Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. 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 Pacific Baptist churches.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation for this role is $41-55 per hour. You’ll be joining a warm and supportive work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
How To Apply
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