Registered Nurse

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:

Position Summary
Using the nursing process, assesses the resident physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social needs formulates a nursing diagnosis, plans, implements and evaluates

Coordinates management of care for all residents in accordance with current professional nursing practice and Provincial and Regional Standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively promotes the philosophy of the Facility by participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team, contributing ideas to resident programs and by promoting the interests and independence of residents.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility as a Team Leader for the total care of residents and may provide leadership for and direction to other members of the nursing team.
• Coordinate the delivery of individualized resident/client care through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care needs.  Perform direct care such as administration of medications, application of treatments and the performance of assessments.
• Assignment of duties/tasks to care aides, licensed practical nurses, students, preceptors and ensure completion of same with respect to the care provided as required.
• Maintains complete accurate records of utilizing the Nursing process.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Assists with research projects as required.
• Participates in health education program for residents, relatives, and staff.
• Promotes and interprets all established policies and procedures to staff, residents, and visitors.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement processes.
• Participates in committee work as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of professional practice through literature review, educational program attendance and involvement in professional groups, as outlined in continued competency requirements.
• Assumes in charge/Team Leader responsibility position as required.
• Attends care conferences and presents nursing assessments.  Recommends interactions to the Multi-disciplinary Team.  Participates in the development of the resident care plan in enhanced consultation with the resident, the care team, and the family.
• Provides input to the Clinical Nurse Lead and/or designate in regard to the development and implementation of Program policies, nursing care audits and continuous quality improvement activities.  Communicate new and revised policies and procedures regarding delivery of care to designated staff.
• Complete Incident Reports and carry out follow-up actions.  Forward reports to the Director of Care through the Clinical Nurse Lead.
• Maintain liaison with clinical instructors from external training programs, monitor performance of health care students on practicum and provide information to instructors/resident care managers for student evaluation.
• Collect, compile, and report statistical and quality improvement data for research and evaluation process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• MDS/AIS

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• Current certificate in CPR.
• Experience in long term care or community-based program preferred (3 years minimum)

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of community and facility health care systems serving the geriatric resident.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Aware of licensing requirements and infection control standards

Compensation:

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.