Quality Improvement (QI) Nurse

Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse with a passion for enhancing resident care?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Quality Improvement (QI) Nurse to join our compassionate Team at our Sidney Care Home on Vancouver Island. As a QI Nurse, you will coordinate and supervises the activities and duties of those who deliver direct resident care. Quality Improvement Nurse performs duties and monitors departmental activities in accordance with established standards, regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize resident focused care while maintaining respect and dignity.

Key Responsibilities:

This individual works closely with the Director of Care/Administrator and assists in the following:

• Assesses residents' needs and implements and evaluates resident care plans.
• Liaises with physicians, community agency representatives, families, visitors, and volunteers.
• Prepares, facilitates, and follows up the annual Interdisciplinary Care Conference and Medication review meetings.
• Performs monthly audits and identifies areas for improvement.
• Identifies quality improvement needs within the facility and assists in developing programs to improve the quality of care provided.
• Assists with education requirements and presentations throughout the year.
• Coaches nursing and care staff on MDS, PointClickCare and PointOfCare.
• Attends and contributes to JOHS and Infection Control meetings.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Maintains a safe environment for clients/family unit and staff.
• Supports TCG Quality Improvement and accreditation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current active registration and good standing with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Additional training and previous experience in the care of the frail elderly and physically and mentally challenged persons.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Must be in good health and free from communicable diseases, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand, and walking as required to perform the duties of the position.

About Us:

Sidney Care is located on Vancouver Island in sunny Sidney, BC and offers residential care to 54 clients. Sidney Care has been in operation for many years and provides a home like environment to its residents. The facility was recently renovated and is tastefully decorated. We are dedicated to our “resident-focused” philosophy and we strive to make you feel at home. With our personalized care and support, we have created a loving a caring environment for all who enter through our doors. Sidney Care works in collaboration with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, to ensure quality care to all of our clients.

If this opportunity is not a fit for your background and experience please feel free to forward to any interested colleagues.

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

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