ABOUT US:

The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is an independent, BC-based not-for-profit organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. Our mission is to promote health and deliver supportive care services to communities throughout British Columbia.
We operate a range of charitable programs, including Meals on Wheels, the Community Integration Project, and the Family Respite Centre in Vancouver, with plans for a new centre in the North Shore. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are essential to our success and the fulfillment of our mission.
We have wonderful caring staff that provide healthcare services to frail and vulnerable seniors in a homelike setting at the Family Respite Centre. We are looking for Casual Nurses to join our team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Great team atmosphere, home-like setting providing services to clients and their families who are seeking respite care in the community. Clients are short-stay in our 12 bed overnight unit or attending our Adult Day Program. The Family Respite Centre is located in the Killarney area of Vancouver. Easy commute – bus stops in front of the building or there is free neighbourhood street parking.
We are seeking Nurses who enjoy working with frail seniors and their families. You work with a team of dedicated support staff who assist in nursing care and therapeutic recreation activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current, active registration with the BC provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Current first aid and CPR certification.
• 5 - 7 years nursing experience in community, medical, geriatric psychiatry or gerontology to include experience working with the physically and mentally frail elderly and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and psychosocial skills with all cultures and groups.
• Demonstrated competency in English and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity for flexibility, initiative and innovation.
• Personal commitment to continuing education, professional accountability for practice, maintenance of knowledge base and skills in the area of practice are necessary attributes in the position of team leader.

Please refer the Job description for details