Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Fixed Term)

salvationarmyca; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Grace Manor is seeking an LPN to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care, and to provide direction to Health Care Aides. The LPN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, competent care within regulatory requirements.

The Edmonton Center of Hope program supports mental health clients with 24/7 nursing coverage and a focus on resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• Initial and ongoing nursing assessment of residents.
• Development and updating of plans of care.
• Documentation of data collection, planning and evaluation.
• Participation in quality improvement and team leadership when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and contribute to the initial and ongoing nursing assessment of assigned Residents.
• Document timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
• Analyze information and identify priorities in the plan of care to meet Resident needs.
• Implement nursing treatments and assist with activities of daily living.
• Observe, report and document changes in Resident status and deviations from expected outcomes.

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

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 Living reports to the Program 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 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.
• Serve as Team Leader, when needed, 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