Park Place Seniors Living -
28 Jobs
Fort Langley, BC
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Nursing Manager, the Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates Resident care, within the context of the Park Place Philosophy of Care. Working in a collaborative relationship with all members of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of Resident/ family centered care by demonstrating and/or providing clinical leadership, guidance on clinical or health-related care issues and by assisting individual clients and their families to respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates competent gerontological nursing practice in accordance with Professional Standards and established Park Place policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. The Registered Nurse will ensure a commitment to safe quality Resident care as per the Park Place “culture of safety” and strategic directions
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Completes comprehensive assessments of the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of the Resident and family on admission and on an ongoing basis.
2. Based on assessments including RAI the Registered Nurse develops and/or revises the Resident's individualized care plan (Residents Day), RAI care plan/Care Plan B and implements the care plans with ongoing evaluation of the Resident's response for appropriateness and effectiveness of treatments and interventions.
3. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with Residents and families with effective interpersonal skills ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning. Offers ongoing education and advocacy to the Residents and their families.
4. Demonstrates leadership through effective collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent and comprehensive care planning that results in the delivery of safe care, grounded in Resident choice and Park Place policies and procedures
5. Provides clinical leadership, guidance and direction on clinical tasks to other members of the interdisciplinary team. Leads and coordinates the flow of care and shares information collegially with other interdisciplinary team members.
6. Acts as a role model by demonstrating leadership skills and abilities, professionalism, empathy, trust, and respect in all interpersonal relationships. Is self-aware and able to recognize her/his influence on team dynamics. 7. Ensures pertinent health history and clinical assessment information is obtained and communicated appropriately to the Resident/ family and interdisciplinary team so that it can provide guidance to members of the team when developing the Resident's individualized plan of care.
8. Documents assessments, records of observation, care provision and Resident responses according to professional standards and Park Place policies and procedures.
9. Initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies and discusses referral information with Resident/ family and the interdisciplinary team.
10. Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in Park Place site committees.
11. Participates in quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes.
12. Demonstrates clinical leadership by: (a) Planning, organizing, and establishing priorities (b) Using resources effectively and efficiently (c) Responding to unanticipated events and changing Resident needs (d) Reassigning clinical/health related tasks as necessary (e) Ensuring employees are aware of assignments and report relevant clinical information
13. Maintains a safe environment for Residents/ family and employees, through: (a) Accident prevention and reporting unsafe work conditions (b) Knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations (c) Using skills, supplies and equipment safely and appropriately (d) Utilizing infection control procedures (e) Committing to Resident our “culture of safety” as per the organization's strategic directions and home goals
14. Participates and attends in-service and other educational programs as required to maintain current clinical competence and knowledge.
15. Assist the Nursing Manager with orientation of employees and peers. Provides incidental or ad hoc input into employee performance.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Registered Nurse's position requires lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing, and sitting. In an average day, the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking. Lift a maximum of 20 lbs. Must be able to manage stressful situations with competing priorities. Requires dexterity and hand eye coordination
HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS: Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts/scrapes/injection Environmental: Draft, dust exposure, working alone situation Chemical: Equipment cleaners Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases, (e.g., include, colds, influenza, Gastrointestinal) Radiation: None known
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Completes comprehensive assessments of the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of the Resident and family on admission and on an ongoing basis.
2. Based on assessments including RAI the Registered Nurse develops and/or revises the Resident's individualized care plan (Residents Day), RAI care plan/Care Plan B and implements the care plans with ongoing evaluation of the Resident's response for appropriateness and effectiveness of treatments and interventions.
3. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with Residents and families with effective interpersonal skills ensuring Resident choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning. Offers ongoing education and advocacy to the Residents and their families.
4. Demonstrates leadership through effective collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent and comprehensive care planning that results in the delivery of safe care, grounded in Resident choice and Park Place policies and procedures
5. Provides clinical leadership, guidance and direction on clinical tasks to other members of the interdisciplinary team. Leads and coordinates the flow of care and shares information collegially with other interdisciplinary team members.
6. Acts as a role model by demonstrating leadership skills and abilities, professionalism, empathy, trust, and respect in all interpersonal relationships. Is self-aware and able to recognize her/his influence on team dynamics. 7. Ensures pertinent health history and clinical assessment information is obtained and communicated appropriately to the Resident/ family and interdisciplinary team so that it can provide guidance to members of the team when developing the Resident's individualized plan of care.
8. Documents assessments, records of observation, care provision and Resident responses according to professional standards and Park Place policies and procedures.
9. Initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies and discusses referral information with Resident/ family and the interdisciplinary team.
10. Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in Park Place site committees.
11. Participates in quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes.
12. Demonstrates clinical leadership by: (a) Planning, organizing, and establishing priorities (b) Using resources effectively and efficiently (c) Responding to unanticipated events and changing Resident needs (d) Reassigning clinical/health related tasks as necessary (e) Ensuring employees are aware of assignments and report relevant clinical information
13. Maintains a safe environment for Residents/ family and employees, through: (a) Accident prevention and reporting unsafe work conditions (b) Knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations (c) Using skills, supplies and equipment safely and appropriately (d) Utilizing infection control procedures (e) Committing to Resident our “culture of safety” as per the organization's strategic directions and home goals
14. Participates and attends in-service and other educational programs as required to maintain current clinical competence and knowledge.
15. Assist the Nursing Manager with orientation of employees and peers. Provides incidental or ad hoc input into employee performance.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Registered Nurse's position requires lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing, and sitting. In an average day, the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking. Lift a maximum of 20 lbs. Must be able to manage stressful situations with competing priorities. Requires dexterity and hand eye coordination
HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS: Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back, cuts/scrapes/injection Environmental: Draft, dust exposure, working alone situation Chemical: Equipment cleaners Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases, (e.g., include, colds, influenza, Gastrointestinal) Radiation: None known
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