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.
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* Job Description:

**** Position Purpose summary:
** Rotary Hospice House is a community that honors’ life, values humility, and shares hope. As an LPN, you treat all residents, volunteers and staff members with respect and courtesy. You regard the dignity and best interests of each resident, recognizing that they have a right and an obligation to take responsibility for personal actions and choices. You are expected to fulfill your LPN obligations and responsibilities with integrity, and perform every duty in a conscientious, diligent, and efficient manner.
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* KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

** 1. Assumes responsibility for the delivery of care for each resident, ensuring that all personal and nursing care is provided in accordance with the mission of The Salvation Army, agency, regulatory and established ethical guidelines and requirements.
2. Monitors the treatment regime and health status including physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs to ensure the safety and well-being of the resident.
3. Applies critical thinking skills to assess the resident’s situation, to detect subtle or significant changes in symptoms, in comfort and knows when action is necessary.
4. Performs nursing care to residents including administering prescribed medication and treatments, and observing, recording and reporting symptoms and changes in resident condition; offers compassionate care by remaining open to the goals and values of residents.
5. Communicates clearly and respectfully with all members of the hospice team, with residents and their family members and is able to collaborate toward arriving effectively and patiently at the best practice and best care of residents.
6. Carries out established procedures to offer care for residents, is aware of the upkeep of the facility’s equipment (such as fridge temperatures, battery operated devices, emergency equipment, and oxygen concentrators) and uses supplies properly.
7. Provides caring environment to residents and families including facilitating participation of resident and family in care plans.
8. Maintains pertinent records and ensures all documentation is accurate and complete. Maintains strict confidentiality of information with regard to residents and families.  Documents in electronic health record and in the E-MAR all medication reconciliations.
9. Participates in professional development opportunities such as in-services to maintain current knowledge and practice.
10. Maintains relationships with all external health agencies, professionals, and the community.
11. Performs other related duties as required.
** CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
**** Governance*
* ** Boards and Councils:
** None
* * Internal:
** Nursing and direct care staff, other staff members, residents
** External:
** Visitors to Richmond Rotary Hospice House, vendors
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

*** The incumbent’s work environment is typical of a palliative care facility.
* The incumbent works in conditions that are typical of a palliative care facility.
** EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:
** The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to:
* Physical attacks by others
* Exposure to infectious diseases
* Exposure to bodily fluids
* Moving objects
* Sharp objects
* Electrical Hazards
* Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
* Other potentially dangerous situations
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