Youville Residence is a long-term care home that is home to 42 residents, staffed by a care team who love being there, as evidenced by the long-tenured team. It is the pilot site for Home for Us, an innovative social-relational model of care whereby residents' social-emotional wellbeing is at the forefront of their care, residents direct their care, and the belief that home is not a place, it's a feeling. 

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic nursing professional to lead daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient care delivery at Youville Residence. This role provides leadership and clinical expertise, supporting staff through supervision, education, and mentorship while fostering a collaborative environment. You will also contribute to quality improvement, research, and evidence-informed practices that enhance patient outcomes and team development.

Education
Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, qualifications required of staff nurse in clinical area, plus three years of recent related experience in clinical specialty, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to supervise, teach, coach, and provide clinical guidance to staff.
• Skilled in CPR procedures appropriate for the care setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with effective interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills to prioritize work and manage change.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical capability to perform job duties and operate related equipment.
• Competence in matching staff skills to clinical needs and promoting effective teamwork

• A competitive Salary: $49.20-63.47 CAD/hour
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

• Coordinate daily patient/resident care activities on the nursing unit, including supervising staff, monitoring performance, assigning work, and managing scheduling needs.
• Monitor patient/resident acuity and unit flow to ensure staffing levels align with care requirements; adjust assignments as needed.
• Act as a clinical resource for nursing staff, students, and interdisciplinary team members by providing guidance, troubleshooting, and demonstrating procedures.
• Participate in rounds and collaborate on patient/resident assessments, care planning, and evaluation of interventions.
• Advocate for patients/residents and families by communicating concerns and intervening when necessary.
• Provide direct nursing care for assigned patients/residents as required.
• Support staff development through orientation, education sessions, and identifying learning needs; assist with performance planning and coaching.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives, recommending and implementing evidence-informed practices.
• Collaborate with leadership on policy updates, resource needs, and strategies to enhance care delivery and team performance

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.