Pay: CA$32.84 – CA$44.96 per hour
Job description:
Provides professional nursing care and other supports to children with complex care needs who live in the community. Promotes the wellbeing of the children served. This position involves working 8hr overnight shifts and is for LPN’s only.
Reports To: Resource Ability Nursing Supervisor
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs nursing care and other support services to meet the medical and developmental needs of children living in the community anytime during the day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Travel as required.
- Implements and evaluates nursing care plan for the child; consults and works cooperatively with the family, Resource Ability Nursing Supervisor and other care professionals on the child’s care team. Participates in team meetings as requested.
- Continuously assesses by observing, measuring, recording and reporting symptoms and changes in child’s condition. Provides other support and tasks that assists the child to live in the community. Escorts the child while in the community. At all times, ensures the safety of the child.
- Provides guidance to a child and family in health care and treatment. Maintains strong relationship with the family and other members of the health care team. Assists and/or mentors other caregivers or family members.
- Assists with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any concerns. Provides input to Resource Ability Nursing Supervisor with regard to the change/ development of appropriate care plans to achieve individual’s desired outcomes.
- Maintains nursing records and provides reports as required. Maintains related equipment and supplies.
- Directs and monitors the care provided by unlicensed care providers to ensure the child’s physical and medical needs are met. Delegates nursing functions to other health providers following established agency and professional guidelines as requested.
- Assists families to obtain the necessary supplies and equipment to ensure continuity of care. Monitors and maintains related equipment and supplies.
- Provides input into the agency’s continuous quality improvement process as required.
- Uses sound judgment; carries out job duties in a professional manner and is guided at all times by the agency’s Code of Ethics
- Performs other related duties as requested
Qualifications:
- Current ‘practicing’ registration with BCCNM
- Valid CPR ‘C’ / BLS certification
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Why work for Resource Ability?
- Competitive wages based on BCNU Wage Grid (prior experience recognized)
- Schedules are flexible!
- Paid orientation, training, and advanced skills education. Specialty training opportunities available
- Paid vacation and benefits available (minimum hours requirement)
- Sick time
Resource Ability is a CARF accredited nursing agency, that provides nursing respite to children with medical needs in their home communities throughout British Columbia. Our nurses provide for our client’s complex care needs, supporting them to live at home with their families, and attend school. We are looking for independent, caring, and dedicated nurses to work with the most amazing clients you will ever meet!
We want YOU to be a contributing factor to our company’s success! Apply now to learn more about the opportunities available in your area.
Job Type: Part-time
Employment Requirements
- Current registration with BCCNP as a practicing nurse
- Valid CPR C certificate or better
- Good general health and physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of the job
- Must sign the Agency’s Statement of Confidentiality and acknowledgement of Agency Abuse Policy
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person