Casual Registered Nurse (RN) - Fort Langley Seniors Community

As a leader in seniors’ care and housing, Park Place offers meaningful opportunities to grow both personally and professionally while serving elders in our communities across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Joining our team means being part of a diverse and supportive organization that values the expertise of each community and encourages team members to contribute to decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Completes comprehensive assessments of the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of the Resident and family on admission and on an ongoing basis. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
•  Documents assessments, records of observation, care provision and Resident responses according to professional standards and Park Place policies and procedures. 
•  Initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies and discusses referral information with Resident/ family and the interdisciplinary team. 
• Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in Park Place site committees. 
• Participates in quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes. 
• Demonstrates clinical leadership by: 
  • Planning, organizing, and establishing priorities 
  • Using resources effectively and efficiently 
  •  Responding to unanticipated events and changing Resident needs 
  •  Reassigning clinical/health related tasks as necessary 
  • Ensuring employees are aware of assignments and report relevant clinical information

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Problem Solving: Applies problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills with systems analysis. 
• Clinical competence: Ability to problem-solve clinical issues through demonstration of knowledge, skill, and ability in gerontological evidence-based practice. 
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrates ability to lead the team and work together toward shared goals and desired outcomes. 
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to effectively establish professional working relationships with Residents and their families as well as members of the care team ensuring safe quality’ cared
• Change Management: Demonstrates ability to lead by effectively introducing and managing purposeful change that is consistent with Park Place’s vision, mission, and strategic directions. 
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with Residents, families, the public, medical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Ability to intervene effectively to resolve conflict, manage stress, and work pressure. 
• Results Oriented: Ability to apply continuous quality improvement tools and processes within a dynamic environment, leading to improved care and service delivery. 
• Equipment: Demonstrates applicable computer skills and knowledge of nursing-related care equipment utilization and management. 

• The RN position requires a significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing and sitting.
• In an average day, the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking.
• Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 20 lbs.
• The RN must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity and professionalism.

• 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: Minimal

• Competitive wages aligned with industry standards.
• Comprehensive benefits, including extended health, dental, and pension matching.
• Education and training to support professional growth.
• A generous vacation program.
• A supportive, family-oriented culture.
• Career growth opportunities across a large and dynamic organization.

If you value diversity, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact, apply today!