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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 SUMMARY:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is accountable to their supervisor to provide professional nursing care to residents and supervise care given by Personal Support Workers (PSW). Primary functions include assessment and planning of resident care needs; delivery of skilled procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice; medication administration; and documentation.
The RPN is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre’s core values, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence while responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services provided to the residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Must possess current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Must possess a current and valid CPR certificate
• Experience in rehabilitation or long-term nursing preferred
• Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• RAI MDS knowledge
• E-mar proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel; safe internet use; and electronic health management systems e.g. Point Click Care

Competencies

• Current knowledge of issues and trends in nursing practice including best practices in quality of care
• Knowledge of current quality improvement and risk management concepts and approaches with special emphasis on the prevention of falls and least restraint policies
• Deal tactfully and courteously with residents, resident’s families, visitors and staff in a positive manner
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to provide and follow direction and work in a team environment

Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $33.64 to $35.86 with a maximum of $38.07.
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

General Strategy:

• Provides nursing care in accordance with established policy, provider’s orders, the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of an RPN
• Utilizing sound nursing practice principles, the RPN will ensure delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s)
• Develops and sustains a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs
• Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys in accordance with professional standards and policies
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing care delivered utilizing Point Click Care and RAI MDS coding
• Demonstrates a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care
• Follows all corporate policies and procedures; contributes to the development of site specific nursing policies as indicated
• Supports and documents on home’s programs in infection control, wound care, falls prevention, restraints minimization and responsive behaviours
• Seeks direction from the RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice.
• Leadership tasks will be assigned by RN as needed

Leadership:

• Promotes positive work environment and team work by following the Meighen Health Centre’s policies and procedures
• Puts residents’ needs first
• Supervises the tasks and performance of the PSWs on the unit
• Resolves day to day assignment and routine issues and mediates conflicts

Financial Accountability:

• Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment
• Identifies issues to ensure an adequate inventory of nursing supplies at all times
• Addresses unit supply issues promptly
• Ensures the supply, control and safe keeping of drugs and narcotics, ensures protocols are followed on all assigned shifts.

Human Resources:

• Participates in active learning, and performance management process in accordance with The Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre’s standards for all employees within the nursing department
• Identifies nursing department learning needs and communicates to leadership within the home
• Models positive working relationships with the management, and co-workers
• Actively participates in the annual educational program for the nursing department
• Demonstrates relevant understanding of and compliance with legislative knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, collective agreement and MOHLTC Act as it applies to the nursing direct care staff.

Health and Safety:

• Demonstrates understanding of, and compliance with, workers’ responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, WSIB policy and Meighen Health Centre’s Health and Safety plans, policies and procedures
• Attends Health and Safety in-services and taking action to address unsafe conditions and/or procedures, to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
• Advises supervisor or designate immediately of all staff incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical, incidents or injuries and completes required reports
• Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles
• Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations when working in different shifts.

Community Relations:

• Promotes a positive working environment with the service providers working with MHC
• Establishes and maintains positive communication between the MHC and the community.

Family and Resident Relations:

• Contributes to positive customer service with residents and families in day to day work
• Conducts ongoing communication with families to inform them of changes in resident health status
• Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, resident’s family, visitors and staff in a positive manner
• Facilitates multidisciplinary communication in complex care issues to foster positive resident outcomes
• Establishes and sustains care in a manner that is resident centred and fosters evidence based best practice.

Quality Management:

• Participates in all aspects of the Quality and Risk management program as it pertains to nursing
• Ensures the collection of clinical indicators within time line on a monthly basis as assigned
• Contributes to the development of recommendations for corrective action
• Maintains personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned
• Follows established job routines for all personal support workers on a daily basis
• Effectively participates in conferences with the interdisciplinary team providing care to the residents
• Ensures that care provided is documented as required in a timely manner.

Ministry of Health Compliance:

• Contributes to good working relationships with relevant persons within the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC)
• Knows and interprets MOHLTC legislation, regulation and process
• Maintains effective liaison with consultants and physicians
• Ensures that systems and processes are in place to achieve and sustain compliance
• Understands all components of related legislation for staff, residents and families.