As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.
In collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, you will work closely with physicians, residents and their families and agencies in the rehabilitation of the resident. You will participate in planning, assessment and interventions while ensuring that residents receive safe, quality care that is managed with a focus on customer satisfaction and continual improvement. You are a graduate of a recognized school of Nursing and actively registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. A BScN and Gerontology certificate are preferred. Current CPR and First Aid is required. Experience working with the elderly and disabled. Computer skills required.
You are an excellent communicator and able to successfully facilitate strong leadership, team building, change, and resource management. As an excellent role model, you are able to facilitate mentoring and teamwork. As well, you demonstrate clinical competency, problem solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
What we can offer you:
- Work/life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Pension and benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Discounted services with many of our local businesses
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee recognition events
- Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion
Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
How to apply:
- Visit us online at www.gss.org and Join our Team
We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $49.20-$63.47 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BScN and Gerontology certificate (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Registered Licensed Practice Nurse (required)
- LPN/RPN (required)
Work Location: In person
