Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

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: Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Operational - Assists in orientation of new personnel and new residents/families. Utilizes the Home's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely. Helps to identify equipment needs and is occasionally asked to evaluate equipment on trial prior to purchase. Nursing Care Responsibilities - Utilizes the nursing process, within established scope of practise, in providing holistic resident service. Assessment: Observes, collects, records & reports information regarding the resident. Administers appropriate test, procedures & treatments within established scope of practice standards. Planning: Participates in care planning Organizes clinical workload and sets priorities for carrying out assigned work Implementation: Participates in direct resident care as established in care plan. Applies interventions within established scope of practice standards Supports resident independence, safety, dignity and comfort Documents the resident's care according to established policies and procedures Provides leadership, guidance and assistance to the resident attendant in completion of activities of daily living Seeks guidance and direction when required Evaluation: Participates in evaluation care by observing, reporting, and recording resident responses and participating in care conferences and multidisciplinary reviews. Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communication skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff. Participates in providing emotional support to residents and families throughout their stay at Lakeview Manor. Organizational Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge of, and conducts work in the manner consistent with, Lakeview Manor's: philosophy, mission, policies and procedures; Participates in LVM's continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve resident, staff, department and facility performance outcomes; Utilizes the facility's resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely; Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident's right to privacy; Participates in department meetings; attends in-service programs, staff and committee meetings. Individual Responsibilities: Maintains knowledge of, and applies, policies and procedures the Fire and Disaster Plan, the Infection Control & Back in Form programs, and any other site programs; Practices all safety and sanitation rules and regulations, and observes personal hygiene; Reports need of repairs to supervisor, or informs Maintenance personnel using the approved communication tools; Has a thorough knowledge of, and is able to demonstrate, the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required in the provision of resident care; Provides a comfortable, safe and clean environment for residents, volunteers, visitors and fellow staff; Adheres to WorkSafe NB Acts & Regulations in all duties; Maintains professional and personal development through participation in continuous education programs, in-services and other initiatives. Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.