Location
Delta, BC | Canada
Job description
Come on down to the Surrey Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo on Thursday, April 4 th , 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Ave., Surrey. Come dressed for success with your resume in hand for an opportunity to meet a live recruiter. Free Admission and Open to the public.
Position: Registered Nurse
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Site Manager or Care Manager
Position Code: Various
Wages: $47.77-$61.62
THE GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Good Samaritan Society is committed to achieving and maintaining excellence in health, safety, wellness and the environment in all of its operations. Maintaining a safe working culture is everyone's responsibility. We must continually identify, assess, report and control possible risks to the health and safety of ourselves, our co-workers, volunteers, contractors, our residents and the public within the communities, which we operate.
Educational Qualifications
- Current registration with provincial registration association
- Registered Nurse Diploma
- BScN preferred
- Gerontology certificate
- CPR and First Aid
- Successful completion of an annual AIS competency test is required
Work Experience
- Experience working with the elderly and disabled
- Palliative care experience preferred
- Computer skills
- Leadership experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Exemplary written, oral, communication and computer skills
- Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
- Maintain an individual's dignity and self worth during conversations
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs
- Accept, implement and evaluate change with a positive attitude
Span of Authority Includes
- Utilize the nursing process to ensure holistic care according to the GSS Care Standards
- Monitor and communicate unit/program staffing needs
- Provide feedback and coaching to staff
- Identify and respond to safety issues with immediate action
- Supervise and participate in evaluation of staff
- Participate in the initiation, completion and review of managed risk agreements
- Monitor and communicate the need for supplies/ equipment for resident care
Span of Authority Excludes
- Ordering capital equipment
- Evicting residents
- Denying admissions independently
- Taking disciplinary action
- Communicating with the media
- Participating in non-approved research projects
- Major changes to resident service programs
- Ordering and using non approved products/services
- Operating outside collective agreements/Terms of Agreements, policies, procedures and legislation
- Approving the usage of overtime hours and leave of absences
Special Role Circumstances
- Willingness to participate in committees and research projects
- Able to manage building and resident emergencies after hours
- Able to multi-task in a constant high energy environment while responding to multiple priorities
- Able to identify ethical dilemmas and participate in balanced decision making
- Willingness to participate in data collection and reporting
Emotional Exertion
- Cope with grief and loss of residents (self & others)
- Manage conflict/crisis effectively with clients, families and staff
- Maintain mental and emotional resilience in the face of challenges
- Cope with moral distress regarding resident /family decisions that involve risk to the client
- Cope with a high degree of responsibility of managing building, resident and staff safety after hours
Mental Exertion
- Continual multi-tasking
- Manage emerging priorities on an hourly and daily basis
- Exhibit a positive approach to problem solving
Physical Exertion
- Occasional lifting and transferring
- Majority of time spent walking and standing
- Moderate amount of time sitting to do paper/computer work
Environmental Exertion
- Moderate risk of exposure to environmental workplace hazards
Internal Influence
- Report to Site Manager or Care Manager
- Act as an ambassador and role model of the Values, Vision and Mission of GSS
- Foster and maintain effective relationships simultaneously with peers, managers, staff, clients, families, physicians and volunteers
- Work in supportive partnership with other GSS employees
External Influence
- Represent The Good Samaritan Society and their site location by working cooperatively with community partners; including: contract services, educational institutions, diverse faith based groups and others.
- Provide all the components of nursing care expected of an RN including ‘hands on' care when
- Exhibit strong leadership skills and strive to resolve conflict situations with families/staff in a positive, cooperative manner, reporting family concerns immediately. Sound judgment and decisiveness is used consistently when addressing
- Monitor staffing levels and respond to staffing needs including the responsible and cost effective use of supplies and
- Participate in development and adjustment of resident care assignments based on residents' needs and monitor the competence of unregulated staff assigned to carry out the
- Report and address safety hazards in a timely manner including participating in effective management of staff injury and
- Supervise and support staff, giving immediate feedback and regular coaching to improve Facilitate the continuing education of staff by coordinating their attendance in training.
- Work as an advocate negotiating for resident care and services by reporting needs and requests. Organize referrals to external health providers and consult with internal interdisciplinary team members and
- Participate in admission/discharge process and care
- Manage and deliver medication according to GSS medication processes and procedures
- Promote a safe and homelike environment that nurtures independence and individuality
- Participate in the measurement and improvement of site performance through quarterly indicators and quality improvement plans. Provide feedback and suggestions on the development/revision of
- Identify and respond immediately to risk management
- Document in a concise and accurate manner to meets organizational, legislative and legal
- Complete appropriate documentation according to established
- Complete assessments of residents and develop care plans using GSS documents and Communicate changes in resident condition and care to appropriate decision makers and team members.
- Communicate with team members to resolve unit issues, communicate changes, and solicit feedback from Facilitate change by acting as a positive role model to all staff.
- Manage specialized duties and work cooperatively with team members to provide excellent resident care by demonstrating an ability to be flexible and balance the shifting priorities of the
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, keeping the work environment consistently tidy
- Adhere to all infection control practices and procedures
- Pursue continual learning by participating in educational opportunities, in-services and/or training programs
- Ensure an environment and resources which nurture spirituality
- Maintain confidentiality on issues related to residents, employee matters and GSS information
- Commit to supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of GSS
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