Register Nurse LPN Evening or Night

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 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. 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.
Service
Adaptable and therefore able to adjust to changing events and ensure that the needs of the Resident are met.
Exhibits perseverance with a work ethic reflecting a solid dedication to the Homes mission statement.
Communicates in a positive proactive manner and projects a solid mature presence reasonable assertiveness and a good perception while relating to Residents families staff visitors and the interdisciplinary team within the Home. Willingly resources the RN for support and direction when situations present themselves.
Exhibits competency and loyalty to the Nursing profession the Homes mission statement the Resident and is a proactive member of the interdisciplinary team.
Confidentiality is imperative on and off duty in matters pertaining to the Residents staff and other home related business.
Adheres to the dress code of the Nursing Department.
Continued competence evidenced by personal investment of time effort and other resources to improve knowledge skills and judgment and annual updating of CPR.
Gives direct assignment of Resident care for HCAs/PSWs.
Assures adequacy of care provision by HCAs/PSWs.
Assures Resident needs are followed up appropriately.
Provides health teaching for Resident/families.
Assists in evaluating Residents needs & development implement and evaluation the holistic plan of care for each Resident.
Revise & update all Resident care plans as care needs require in addition to assigned Resident documentation.
Documentation in Residents chart/ Progress Notes & keep Resident care plan current and accurate to demonstrate care required as per CNO Standards & Guidelines.
Communicates to the RN residents needs concerns changes etc.
Provides for administration of medications to assigned Residents and documentation as directed and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurses of Ontario and as directed by the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care.
Transcribes physicians orders.
Provides for Residents treatments as directed.
Assists with the orientation of new staff and/or students.
Communicates to other departments concerning Resident changes and/or safety or equipment concerns.
Provides for interpretation and implementation of department policies/procedures
Provides information to Residents/families concerning changes in care provision services a professional manner.
Takes charge during evenings and night shifts in the facility if RN not available. The Director of Care must be consulted in case of an emergency or in an unusual situation.
Adhere to safety policies/procedures for self and Residents.
Is familiar with the Health and Safety policies of the Home.
Practices safe working habits as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS
Improves personal knowledge through attendance at inservice education seminars and works towards upgrading own nursing skill and to keep informed of changes in LTC and care provisions when courses are made available within the facility. Drafted MOH standards suggested at least 20 hours annually of education .
Staff is encouraged to attend education sessions outside of the facility as well on their own.
Practices good body mechanics and safe techniques in manual or mechanically lifting transferring transporting and positioning Residents.
Assesses Residents for the proper transfer
Responsible for the assessing of restraints and changes of position of Residents under his/her care and documents according to policy and procedure.
Receives and processes Physician orders as per the Nursing Departments policies and procedures and as regulated by the Standards of Nursing practice.
Assist in the Performance Evaluation of HCAs/PSWs on an annual or as deemed necessary basis.
Nursing Staff must follow all departmental and Eventide Home Policies Procedures & Guidelines. All Health & Safety Rules & Regulations such as W.I.S Ontario Regulation 860 Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents Regulation 833 & W.First Aid Regulation 1101 must be followed. and the expectations statement of the Nursing Department
All Quality Assurance paper work must be up to date & handed into the Director of Care as per assigned duties.
Staff must be familiar follow and assumes full responsibility for appropriate response to Fire Safety Bomb Threats Evacuation Plans & Workplace Violence Policies.
Work performance must be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Care.
Participate in supervision and performance appraisal process.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Three years experience in a Long-Term Care setting preferred.
Demonstrates her capability by working under the supervision of the RN and implementing the nursing care needs of the Resident as required.
Exhibits leadership qualities.
Knowledgeable in the current Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Displays good physical and mental health; able to tolerate constant walking and standing is able to lift and turn & transfer Residents as required
The screening is secured either through the National Canadian Policy Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
Schedule may vary according to requirements Days Afternoons Nights Shift rotation and weekends Others as required

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.