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Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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:
ACCOUNTABILITIES/ KEY RESPONSIBILIITIES:
1. Assumes responsibility for the delivery of care for each resident ensuring that all personal and nursing care is provided in accordance with the mission of The Salvation Army agency regulatory and established ethical guidelines and requirements.
2. Monitors the treatment regime and health status including physical emotional spiritual and psychological needs to ensure the safety and well-being of the resident.
3. Applies critical thinking skills to assess the residents situation to detect subtle or significant changes in symptoms in comfort and knows when action is necessary.
4. Performs nursing care to residents including administering prescribed medication and treatments and observing recording and reporting symptoms and changes in resident condition; offers compassionate care by remaining open to the goals and values of residents.
5. Communicates clearly and respectfully with all members of the hospice team with residents and their family members and is able to effectively and patiently collaborate toward arriving at the best practice and best care of residents.
6. Carries out established procedures to offer care for residents is aware of the upkeep of the facilitys equipment (such as fridge temperatures battery operated devices emergency equipment and oxygen concentrators) and uses supplies properly.
7. Provides caring environment to residents and families including facilitating participation of resident and family in care plans.
8. Maintains pertinent records and ensures all documentation is accurate and complete. Maintains strict confidentiality of information with regard to residents and families. Documents in electronic health record (Point Click Care) and in the E-MAR all medication reconciliations.
9. Participates in professional development opportunities such as inservices to maintain current knowledge and practice.
10. Maintains relationships with all external health agencies professionals and the community.
11. Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Current license as a Registered Nurse with the BCCNM; the BCCNM will have performed a criminal record check on the applicant.
- Education and/or experience in the field of palliation and/or an interest in gaining knowledge in the field of study.
- Education in other fields of mental health and nursing study supportive of candidacy for palliative care.
- Education in the field of palliation and/or an interest in gaining knowledge in the field of study.
- Education in other fields of nursing study supportive of candidacy for palliative care.
CONCENTRATION and SKILLS REQUIRED:
The performance of the job requires attention to reading and understanding written reports (in charts and in Point Click Care); it requires assessment abilities and the ability to quickly estimate and correctly complete medications equations; it requires the ability to use computers; it requires and understanding of measures both environmental and chemical for the individualized treatment of discomforts; and it requires the ability to support and work with all team members including attentive listening and effective and respectful communication.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $39.55 to $46.40 with a maximum of $53.24.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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
