Licensed Practical Nurse

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 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 care plan in accordance with Resident care needs on an ongoing basis.

Make recommendations to the Health Care Team, the AHS Case Manager, Social Worker (if applicable) 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 assume care or consult with the Manager; arrange 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 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.

Works closely with the residents, interdisciplinary team, volunteers, family and caregivers or visitors of residents.

Students from recognized education programs (if applicable), physicians and outside agencies.

Maintain confidential files and reports of clients.

Maintain a pool of resources with other community services for easy accessibility by the residents.

Working environment is generally in the residential building in fast-paced conditions. The job requires lifting/twisting/bending and will require sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Occasional travel within the city and some scheduled overtime is associated with this position.

Shift work may be required.

The incumbent’s work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings, and may experience the following disagreeable conditions: therefore, will need to follow or use universal precautions:

Dealing with angry and abusive people, verbal abuse

Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste, and infectious diseases

Exposure to drugs, alcohol, and solvents

Physical attacks by others

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Sharp objects (i.e., needle sticks, knives, and weapons)

Other dangerous situations

Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.