Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Village at Smith Creek, Village at Mill Creek, Sun Pointe Village
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 a Registered Nurse, you'll provide team leadership, develop care plans, assess unstable residents, and execute various nursing interventions, including medication administration, treatment, and patient transfers.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
- A member in good standing or eligible for membership with British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- Experience as a nurse in a long-term care environment, preferably.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse at our Kelowna Communities in Baptist Housing, your responsibilities encompass a comprehensive range of duties aimed at providing high-quality care and support to our residents. This includes adhering to professional standards outlined by the BCNNM, conducting resident assessments, administering treatments and medications, and managing the health of residents with unstable conditions. Additionally, you play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships within the team and with residents, providing leadership, support, and guidance. You also lead in the development and implementation of person-centred care plans, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety protocols. As an ambassador of Baptist Housing, you model our ministry values and demonstrate servant leadership by prioritizing the needs of others and maintaining positive relationships with residents, team members, families, and partners. Located along the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, in the heart of stunning Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is an inviting community in which to live and work. Our three communities are Village at Sun Pointe, Mill Creek Village and Smith Creek Village.
Available Lines
*Part time night line of .73 FTE is currently available.
*Casual opportunities available.
About You
You are a dedicated RN, a self-starter whose strong work ethic thrives with minimal supervision, consistently achieving both individual and team excellence. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills form the foundation of fostering positive relationships, both with residents and fellow team members. Proficient in problem-solving, time management, and 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.
Compensation & Benefits
The Master Collective Compensation detailed in the Provincial BC Nurses Collective Agreement encompasses competitive vacation allowances along with extended health and dental benefits, a municipal pension plan, an employee and family assistance program, and opportunities for professional development. Level 3 RNs are compensated at an hourly rate ranging from $41.42 to $55.91
*Relocation assistance is available to successful out of town applicants.
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.
How To Apply
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