Licensed Practical Nurse Casual

Job summary

Assess patients’ and residents’ health and support needs, provide nursing care and medication administration, and contribute to individualized care plans. Document care, support safe operations and equipment use, collaborate with the health care team, and participate in orientation and quality improvement activities.

Job details

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: Job description: position Purpose summary: 1. Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs. 2.Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family. Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices. 3. Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences. 4. Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes. Records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff. 5. Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures. 6. Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort. 7. Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales, and mechanical lifts. 8. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff. 9. Assists in the orientation of new staff, students, and other members of the Health Care Team. 10. Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings, and committees. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience – 1. Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). 2. One (1) year’s recent, related gerontological nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 3. Current Level 1 First Aid Certificate Required Skills/Knowledge: 1. Must be able to speak and write English competently, and to understand written and oral instructions. 2. Ability to deal with others effectively. 3. Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care. 4. Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM, including administering medications. 5. Ability to operate related equipment. 6.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Physical: Physical ability to carry out all the nursing-related duties. PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide: Background check consent. A clear vulnerable sector screening. BCCNM – Active Registration – and in “good standing “ 3 references Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $32.84 to $37.10 with a maximum of $41.35. 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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

What you’ll do

Assess patients’ and residents’ health and support needs, provide nursing care and medication administration, and contribute to individualized care plans. Document care, support safe operations and equipment use, collaborate with the health care team, and participate in orientation and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from a recognized practical nursing program or have equivalent education and experience, hold active practicing registration with BCCNM, and have a current Level 1 First Aid certificate. One year of recent related gerontological nursing experience or an equivalent combination is required, along with effective communication, care planning, equipment operation, and the physical ability to perform nursing duties.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Care Documentation · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Individualized Care Planning
• Nursing Care
• Medication Administration
• Gerontological Nursing
• Patient and Family Support
• Care Documentation
• Admissions and Discharges
• Equipment Operation
• Infection Prevention and Safety
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Quality Improvement
• Work Organization
• Communication
• First Aid
• Planning
• English Language
• Influencing Skills
• Integrated Care
• Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Safety Training
• Psychology
• Program Evaluation
• Patient Discharges
• Midwifery
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• First Aid Certification
• Problem Reporting

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

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