Licensed Practical Nurse; Casual

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (Casual)
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:
The LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care. The LPN provides support and direction to the Health Care Aides. The LPN is an active member of the interdisciplinary team and is accountable for providing safe and competent nursing care within the scope of LPN practice. All activities carried out by the LPN are consistent with The Salvation Army’s mission and values as well as policies, procedures and protocols of SSSR and Grace Manor respectively.

The LPN working at Grace Manor reports to the Unit Manager and must demonstrate knowledge and be familiar with care of mental health clients. The LPN working at Supported Housing reports to the Resident Care Manager and must demonstrate knowledge and be familiar with the care of mental health clients. Both programs have 24/7 Licensed Practical Nurse(s) with Health Care Aide(s).

A Recreation Therapist and Admin Support are available during the day shift, Monday to Friday. Support is available 24/7 for nursing staff.

At Edmonton Center of Hope, we strive to improve our tools and processes so we can continue to provide excellent care and services. We use up to date technology, and an electronic charting/eMar system.

Accountabilities:
Monitoring and Assessment

Perform and contribute to the initial and ongoing nursing assessment of assigned Residents.

Collect, document and report health information from objective/subjective sources to identify Resident’s health needs, monitor changes in health status using critical judgment skills, assess Resident’s ability to function independently in their home environment.

Document timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with Salvation Army Policies & Procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Care Planning

Analyze information and identifies priorities, initiates and/or collaborates in the development of the plan of care to meet Resident needs.

Provide, initiate, and reinforce teaching using developed educational materials

Participate in the development of a discharge plan to meet the Resident’s needs, including identifying and coordinating resources required to ensure continuity of care.

Identify and initiate interventions within the LPN’s legislated scope of practice

Care Plan Implementation

Implement nursing treatments and interventions using evidence-based knowledge to accomplish plan of care.

Assist patients/Resident with physical requirements and activities of daily living.

Evaluation

Observe, report and document changes in Resident status and deviations from anticipated response/outcome.

Evaluate and suggest modification to care plan in accordance with Resident care needs on an ongoing basis.

Make recommendations to the Health Care Team, the AHS Case Manager, Social Worker (if applicable) and the Manager or designate regarding changes to the treatment plan based on an ongoing assessment of the Resident’s situation/status

Assess and monitor unstable/ill residents throughout the shift and assume care or consult with the Manager; arrange transfer to acute care if necessary. Communicate promptly with AHS Case Manager and/or physician when there is a change in a resident’s status

Documentation

Record complete and accurate relevant data for every Resident…