Shift Lead Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Lead Licensed Practical Nurse
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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:
The Shift Lead LPN is a working lead position with limited supervision. This position focuses on the operational aspects of resident care ensuring that care plans are implemented effectively. The Shift Lead LPN is responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of resident care. The Shift Lead LPN provides support and direction to the Licensed Practical Nurses and the Health Care Aides. The Shift Lead LPN is an active member of the interdisciplinary team and is accountable for providing safe and competent nursing care within the scope of LPN practice. All activities carried out by the Shift Lead LPN are consistent with The Salvation Armys mission and values as well as policies procedures and protocols of The Edmonton Centre of Hope. The Shift Lead LPN working at Grace Manor must demonstrate knowledge and be familiar with care of mental health and geriatric clients.
Key Accountabilities:
Lead Supervisory Duties
- Ensure the ongoing monitoring of care is delivered according to the resident care plan. Collaborate with Manager Educator Director of Care and Alberta Health Services Case Managers with the implementation and evaluation.
- Develop structures and processes which integrate evidence-informed nursing practice by analyzing interpreting and using information to support decisions int eh practice environment.
- Work with the Leadership team care staff and AHS professional team and physicians to discuss current initiatives and resolve issues related to improved care delivery
- Lead and supervise the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective consistent and comprehensive resident care planning and delivery
- Assist with new staff orientation staff performance appraisals as allocated
- Offer staff mentoring and education as required
- Facilitate communication between residents families and staff ensuring staff are informed and involved in resident person-centered care
- Act as shift supervisor responsible for leading staff shift change and report and answering questions regarding the shift report
- Responsible for staff shift allocation
- Act as Fire Warden in case of emergency
- May participate in recruitment when required
Program Operations
- Assist in planning developing implementing monitoring quality improvement and risk management processes as per Edmonton Centre of Hope policy.
- Identify and define barriers to quality resident care and provide innovative and collaborative solutions.
- Carry the LPN phone while on shift for ongoing communication with the care staff and to respond to emergent/urgent situations providing solutions in collaboration with the leadership team
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relations with AHS families volunteers and others through effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques
- Maintain accurate records related to resident activities incidents and staff performance ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations
- Promote health and safety regulations including conducting regular safety checks and assisting in emergency procedures and preparedness
- Monitoring and Assessment
- 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 Residents health needs monitor changes in health status using critical judgment skills assess Residents 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.
- Care Planning & Implementation
- 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 Residents needs including identifying and coordinating resources required to ensure continuity of care.
- Identify and initiate interventions within the LPNs legislated scope of practice
- Implement nursing treatments and interventions using evidence-based knowledge to accomplish plan of care
- Evaluation & Documentation
- Observe report and document changes in Resident status and deviations from anticipated response/outcome.
- Evaluate and suggest modification to plan of care in accordance with Resident care needs on an ongoing basis.
- Make recommendations to the Health Care Team the AHS Case Manager Social Worker and the Manager or designate regarding changes to the treatment plan based on an ongoing assessment of the Residents situation/status
- Assess and monitor unstable/ill residents throughout the shift and assumes care or consults with the Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse or arranges transfer to acute care if necessary. Communicate promptly with AHS Case Manager and/or physician when there is a change in a residents status
- Record complete and accurate relevant data for every Resident in a retrievable form according to departmental policies.
- Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in programs to develop and maintain clinical competency and promote professional growth.
- Participate as a team member in quality improvement activities and participates in nursing practice committees.
- Responsible for reporting unskilled or unprofessional conduct and any behavior contrary to The Salvation Army standards of conduct and policies by any member of the interdisciplinary team to the Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Manager at the first available opportunity.
- Education and Research
- 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.
- Occupational Health and Safety
- 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
Working Conditions:
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.
Shift work is required.
The incumbents 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:
o Dealing with angry and abusive people verbal abuse
o Exposure to bodily fluids bodily waste and infectious diseases
o Exposure to drugs alcohol and solvents
o Physical attacks by others
o Exposure to toxic chemicals
o Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks knives and weapons)
o Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis
o Responding to first aid emergencies; including overdose and death
Education Qualifications and Certifications:
Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurses Program.
Successful completion of an accredited post-basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position.
Annual proof of active registration with CLPNA.
Current certification in Basic Life Support
Satisfactory Criminal Police Investigation Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
Minimum one year experience in a supervisory / lead position
Two years experience in a continuing care or mental health setting preferred.
Skills and Capabilities:
Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities
Able to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to Resident planning processes
Excellent communications skills. Compassionate and caring attitude. Attention to detail
Keen observation skills
Critical thinking skills
Proficiency with email MSWord and MS Excel preferred
Permanent Full-Time 1FTE scheduled on a 4-week rotation consisting of day and evening shifts
Target hiring range for this position is $31.39 per hour with a maximum of $41.09 per hour
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $31.39 to $36.24 with a maximum of $41.09.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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
