Registered Practical 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:

Accountabilities:               

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

1.       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.

 

2.       Clinical Responsibilities:

• Participates in the planning and implementation of the residents’ individualized plans of care, when care needs are well-defined with predictable outcomes
• Consults with the RN 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
• Seeks advice when required from the Registered Nurse prior to administering prn medications per policy.
• Participates in Nursing Continuous Quality Improvement audits
• Acts as a second relay in Resident call bell alarms.  Monitors to ensure response time are appropriate.
• Carries out nursing procedures in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards and evidence-based practice
• Adheres to Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Standards
• Adheres to Grace Manor’s policies & procedures

• Demonstrates and shares nursing best practices in daily routines.
• Provides assistance in taking residents to planned social and recreational activities.
• Supervises and coordinates staff and workload of home area.
• Under the direction of the RAI Coordinator, participates in activities related to RAI MDS (ie. completing assessments, coding, RAPS, care planning workload).
• Completes clinical documentation to support RAI-MDS assessments, coding, and RAPS.
• Supervises PSW’s to ensure flow sheets are completed accurately to support RAI-MDS assessments, coding, and RAPS.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

 

3.       Quality Improvement/Risk Management:

• Monitors efficient use of equipment and supplies on unit; reports equipment malfunction and/or supply needs to the Director of Environmental Services/Director of Resident Care.
• Attends Staff Development and In-service Education programs to ensure personal and professional growth.
• May be designated as an Area Warden in Fire/Safety emergencies.

4.       Environment:

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, co-workers, volunteers, and visitors by following facility policies and procedures; strives to enrich the environment by minimizing the institutional setting and noise by facilitating a quiet, calm, and homelike environment. 

5.      Human Resources:

• Assists with the orientation of new employees and actively participates in the training of PSWs and new RPNs, as required.
• Provides input to the RN regarding performance of PSWs.
• May be required to supervise building. 

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Enter the contacts with whom this position will primarily communicate.

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• N/A

External:

• N/A

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:  

• Reports directly to Charge nurse (RN) and ADOC/ Director of Care
• Personal Support Workers

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:  

• This position has no financial accountabilities

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Long term care facility, Unit using med cart etc Travel is not expected for this position
• May encounter disgruntled staff or resident/family representatives
• Much of this position is on foot with minimal sitting

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

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:  

 

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Proof of successful completion of the Medication Administration Course for RPN’s.
• Post RPN education in dementia and Supervisory skills is an asset.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Experience in geriatric nursing.
• Certificate in Geriatric Health Assessment preferred.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a vulnerable sector check search.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

 

• Ability to safely and efficiently dispense resident medical and treatments
• Demonstrated sound clinical knowledge/ judgement
• Ability to organize workload using time management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of computer operations and software applications.

Skills and Capabilities:

 

• Must possess the personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain the spirit, dignity and individuality of the residents.
• Sound clinical judgment, tact, and personal ability to work cooperatively and effectively with residents, family members, physicians, volunteers and co-workers as a member of an Interdisciplinary Care Team.
• Self-motivated ability to work, carry out responsibilities with minimum direction, and to use good judgment in making appropriate decisions.
• Must be physically and mentally able to carry out responsibilities and able to cope effectively with stress.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with elderly residents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all staff and maintain a working climate that is positive, respectful and mutually supportive.
• Works closely with other disciplines to ensure that residents have their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs met.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $33.51 to $33.94 with a maximum of $34.36.

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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.