Registered Nurse

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Ottawa, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role acts as a senior professional in health care, who organizes, directs, controls and evaluates the delivery of health care services, such as nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. 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. 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.

Requirements

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Completion of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing or related field plus possess a Regulated Health Care Professional Qualification (LPN, RN or RPN).
Current First Aid/CPR certification
NVCI Certification .
Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
. Present a negative TB test (2 step or lung xray) is required.
1-3 years of relevant work experience including experience in a Supportive Living site.
Knowledge of the Continuing Care Health Services Standards (for supportive living).
Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect, and empathy in all interactions.
Ability to keep confidentiality at all times.
High standards of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality.
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
Must possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents and staff members.
Possess critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Computer literacy in a Windows environment including email, word, power point, and excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience of working with senior population or in a geriatric facility will be considered as an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution, or in other settings where health care services are provided.
Consult with senior leadership to maintain and establish standards for the provision of health care services.
Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to patients.
Monitor the use of diagnostic services, in-patient beds, and facilities to ensure effective use of resources.
Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment.
Plan and control departmental or establishment budget.
Represent the department or establishment at meetings with government officials, the public, the media and other organizations.
Provide expert advice to health care supervisors and professionals.
May chair monthly nursing staff meetings.
Ensure that Occurrence Reports are completed and processed as per Policy & Procedure.
Ensures that concerns with property and equipment are reported and that nursing station is organized, clean, and tidy.
Ensure the timely reporting of monthly/quarterly statistics.
Ensure that adequate program supplies are maintained.
Attend all meeting with provincial Health Care Services and interdisciplinary team.
Work collaboratively with provincial Health Care Services case managers, physicians, and pharmacy.
Coordinate and leads family conferences and related meetings.
Oversee all incidents and concerns which may involve provincial Health Care Services.
Orient and train staff members.
Ensure program staff participate in mandatory training.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.