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Job Title: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse Status: Permanent

Program: Sequoia at Firth Residence, Abbotsford Hourly Rate: $41.42

Hours: 37.5 hours weekly Posting # 25-SAF-014

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Closing Date: Until Filled

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,

girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the

cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) for our Sequoia at

Firth Residence Program. Located in Abbotsford, the Sequoia at Firth Residence Program is a provincial

specialized substance use treatment program that serves women and gender diverse people with

severe and high-risk substance use dependency as a primary concern and who may have co-occurring

moderate mental health care needs. The average length of stay will be 3-months, or longer when

clinically indicated. The program is strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and concurrent

disorder capable care delivered through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The goal of the

program is to provide evidence-based treatment, education, and support, through a multidisciplinary

team, to reduce problematic substance use, and improve overall health and social wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains client records by performing activities such as collecting and documenting information

including health care information regarding clients and their families, nursing observations,

telephone communications, interventions, teaching, and care evaluations to ensure that client

records are current and complete.

• Plans direct care for the clients by performing activities such as reviewing client/family history,

developing a care plan specific for the client, and meeting with other members of the health care

team to discuss and review the care plan.

• Provides direct patient care and collaborates with other members of the health care team to

evaluate patient care in the bed-based treatment setting by methods such as assessing client health

status, observing, monitoring, and evaluating client progress, symptoms and behavioural changes,

reorganizing priorities, and managing client's medication as required. Performs CPR as required.

• Identifies own learning needs, reviews these with the Program Supervisor, or delegate, and engages

in a variety of activities to meet these needs.

• Monitor the day-to-day operations of residence to ensure quality control in adherence to licensing

regulation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or as a Registered Nurse with the

British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).

• Graduation from a recognized diploma or degree program in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.

• One (1) year of recent, related nursing experience in substance use and mental health care

setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of substance dependence, behavioural, social emotional

and mental health/psychiatric problems in women and gender diverse people.

• Knowledge of developmental theory.

• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to women and gender diverse people with substance

dependence and their families.

• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, work

independently, and function as a nursing resource.

• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, and deal with conflict.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

• Experience working in a licensed facility is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C.

• Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.

• Doctor's Note of fitness required.

• Enhanced Security Screening & satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).

• Valid driver's license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record.

Benefits:

• Company events

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

EFry is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those

participating in the organization are valued for their differences. We encourage and

welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures

and backgrounds, racialized communities, indigenous communities, diverse sexual and

gender identities, various religious backgrounds, women, and those with disabilities. We are

committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.

Interested Internal candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to with the

subject line Internal RPN 25-SAF-014.

Interested External candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to with the

subject line External RPN 25-SAF-014.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Detailed Overview:

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered care, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients.

The purpose of this position is to provide qualified registered nurses the opportunity to consolidate their skills by rotating through a specialty nursing unit(s) prior to and/or during the undertaking of post graduate course work applicable to the relevant specialty nursing unit(s). As such, successful applicants will be expected to participate in and successfully complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program within the agreed-to time frames.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.

• Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.

• Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission by ensuring the care plan is established, implemented, and evaluated effectively, updating care plan in a timely manner, and intervening as appropriate, collaborating with the interprofessional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborating and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues that will affect the care/discharge plan.

• Coordinates nursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.

• Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required, and in regard to changes in patient condition.

• Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals. Assesses learning needs of the patient and family/care giver; provides information and demonstration of care activities to support self-care and the discharge plan.

• Plans and discusses referral information with patient and their families/care givers and, in collaboration with members of the interprofessional care team, initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.

• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.

• Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or as agreed to with the Manager.

• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.

• Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs. Identifies own learning goals and maintains and updates current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice.

• Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs, policy/clinical decision support tools (e.g. clinical pathways, standards, order sets and procedures) and equipment.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Completion of the applicable post graduate specialty nursing course/program and/or willingness to complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program.

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Job Description

We are now hiring Registered Nurse's (RN's) for a Long Term Care in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Full Time positions, all shifts available. Our client provides a competitive compensation package.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description

You will be providing nursing care in the assigned senior living facility, delivery of skilled procedures based on sound nursing practice principles, medication administration and documentation in accordance with quality management, legislative requirements, and the organization standards.

You must be registered as RN in good standings with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), you should also hold a valid Bachelor of Science - Nursing or Equivalent preferably with minimum 2-years experience in geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care as an RN.

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