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 PURPOSE SUMMARY

As a member of the health care team, assists in the assessing, planning and implementation and evaluation of resident care. Assumes significant responsibility in ensuring continuity of care through recording and reporting.

Accountabilities

Reporting to the Registered Nurse, the RPN is responsible for the provision of individualized physical and emotional care and support for residents.

Interpersonal Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively and maintains a good working relationship with all personnel.
• Fosters a team spirit
• Participates in shift report with oncoming and outgoing RPNs/PSWs
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to changing priorities and serves as a role model in current nursing trends and practices.
• Participates in committees, as required.
• Respond immediately when portable phone is ringing
• Participates in quality improvement, risk management, infection control, and health and safety activities within the Nursing Department.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and implementation of the residents’ individualized plans of care, when care needs are well-defined with predictable outcomes
• Acts as a resource with the RPN when resident care needs become more complex, with unpredictable outcomes
• Provides and/or assists with the personal care of the residents, as required.
• Evaluates care levels and reassigns staff accordingly to assure provision of safe nursing practices.
• Participates in care conferences
• Reviews physicians’ orders; arranges for treatments, medications and other therapeutic services as needed.
• Delegates some aspects of care to PSW’s but retains overall accountability for care
• Documents Clinical Records in an accurate and concise matter in accordance with CNO Standards
• Completes Incident Reports accurately and promptly
• Assesses residents and reports promptly to the RN and POA/family member of any changes in a resident’s condition.
• Administers medication, controls narcotics in accordance with established procedures.
• Counts narcotics with another Registered Nursing staff at the beginning/end of each shift

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