Licensed Practical Nurse

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Edmonton, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Housing Support and Grace Manor respectively.

Requirements

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 Aide & CPR.
Criminal Police Investigation Check.
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract.
Two years’ experience in a continuing care or mental health setting preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Record complete and accurate relevant data for every Resident in a retrievable form according to departmental policies.
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.
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.
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.