Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Fixed-Term)

The Salvation Army; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care and support to residents. You will perform assessments, document health information, and collaborate on individualized care plans. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and have a compassionate attitude. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and involves working in a fast-paced residential setting, requiring shift work and a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a continuing care or mental health setting preferred.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing annual proof of active registration with CLPNA.
• Must demonstrate a professional image to Residents, peers, and other health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment of assigned Residents and document relevant health information.
• Implement nursing treatments and interventions according to care plans.
• Participate in individual care planning and evaluation of Resident care.

Skills

Nursing standards/protocols

Basic nursing care procedures

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and caring attitude

Attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Teamwork

Proficiency with email, MSWord, and MS Excel

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse’s Program

Current certification in First Aid & CPR

Criminal Police Investigation Check

Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Job description

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

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 the 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 plan care in accordance with Resident care needs on an ongoing basis.
• Make recommendations to the Health Care Team, the AHS Case Manager, Social Worker 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 assumes care or consults with the Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse or arranges 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 in a retrievable form according to departmental policies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in programs to develop and maintain clinical competency and promote professional growth.
• Participate as a team member in quality improvement activities and participate in nursing practice committees.
• Demonstrate a professional image to Residents, peers, and other health care providers and the public.
• Serves as Team Leader providing direction and supervision to HCA care staff in a fair and equitable manner, adjusting assignments as necessary.
• Provide nursing leadership to team members, residents and families, direct nursing care and crisis intervention as needed.
• Responsible for reporting unskilled or unprofessional conduct, and any behavior contrary to The Salvation Army standards of conduct and policies, by any member of the interdisciplinary team to the Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Manager at the first available opportunity.

Education and Research

• Participate in research, staff development projects, in-service education classes and other activities as appropriate.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees/students, participate in precepting students as assigned.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Co-operate and participate fully in the Occupational Health and Safety system at The Salvation Army.
• Identify and report hazards and incidents with the potential for injury to themselves or others to the supervisor.
• Conduct his/her work in a safe and healthy way according to approved policy and procedure.
• Participate in training and review provided or recommended by the employer and take correction when not performing the work to acceptable standard.

Working Conditions

• The working environment is generally in the residential building in fast-paced conditions. The job requires lifting/twisting/bending and will require sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Occasional travel within the city and some scheduled overtime is associated with this position.
• Shift work may be required.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse’s Program.
• Successful completion of an accredited post-basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position.
• Certification as required within the scope of the assigned position.
• Responsible for maintaining and provide annual proof of active registration with CLPNA.
• Responsible and accountable for own practice as defined by CLPNA.
• Current certification in First Aid & CPR.
• Criminal Police Investigation Check.
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver abstract.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Two years’ experience in a continuing care or mental health setting preferred.

Skills and Capabilities

• Nursing standards/protocols as required in the area of nursing specialty related to the job assignment.
• Basic nursing care procedures.
• Scope of practice as defined by the college.
• Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
• Able to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to Resident planning processes.
• Excellent communications skills. Compassionate and caring attitude. Attention to detail.
• Keen observation skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Displays a Resident service attitude.
• Supports a respectful workplace.
• Demonstrates a professional image to Residents, peers, and other health care providers and the public.
• Proficiency with email, MSWord, and MS Excel preferred.

The incumbent’s work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings, and may require working under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Dealing with angry and abusive people.
• Verbal abuse.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste.
• Exposure to drugs, alcohol and solvents.
• The incumbent will work on call 24/7 or as scheduled.
• Physical attacks by others.
• Exposure to infectious diseases.
• Exposure to toxic chemicals.
• Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks, knives and weapons).
• Other dangerous situations.
• Universal precautions.
• Immunization for Hepatitis B.
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis.

This is a temporary fixed term to cover maternity leave.

Weekly scheduled hours: 40 hours

Target hiring range for this position is Step 1 at $30.62 per hour with a maximum at Step 4 at $36.25 per hour.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $30.62 to $33.44 with a maximum of $36.25. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.