The Registered Nurse provides direct care and medication administration to residents with complex and unpredictable needs. They are responsible for documenting care in compliance with regulatory standards and coordinating with families during urgent situations.
Relocation Bonus – Up to $10,000
AgeCare offers a relocation bonus of up to $10,000 to support licensed professional nurses relocating to rural and select urban communities in British Columbia. Conditions may apply; please contact us for details.
The Registered Nurse (RN) reporting to the Director of Care is responsible to provide direct resident care and medication administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Resident Health and Wellness standards and policies and procedures.
What You Will Do
Provides those components of nursing care to residents whose care needs require the competencies of the RN/RPN (i.e., residents with complex, unpredictable, unstable, changing care needs).
Carries out assigned restricted activities authorized for the RN/RPN under the Health Professionals Act that have been supported by the policies and procedures of AgeCare.
Carries our complex care interventions in situations where ongoing assessment and alterations in care approach are necessary to respond to unpredictable, changing needs of the resident or where interventions are not expected to be part of the regular duties provided by other members of the nursing team.
Communicates with families in situations where urgent and/or emergent situations requiring interventions may be required.
Provides care to stable residents to further assess individual residents and/or to coach other nursing staff in the provision of quality care.
What You Will Bring
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in applicable Province/State.
Experience working with seniors and unregulated care providers.
Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset.
Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills.
Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge and ability to delegate to unregulated care providers.
Must maintain competencies as per the governing College standards.
Skills in use of computer and Microsoft Office applications.
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
· Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded
For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you! Apply today!
At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location: Arbutus Care Centre
Address: 4505 Valley Drive, Vancouver, BC V6L 2L1
Employment Type: Casual
$41.42 - $55.91 per hour
Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.
Candidates must have current registration as a Registered Nurse and a valid Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening. Experience with seniors and proficiency in clinical knowledge and delegation to unregulated care providers are required.
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.