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: Rotary Hospice House is a community that honors life, values humility, and shares hope. As an LPN, you treat all residents, volunteers and staff members with respect and courtesy. You regard the dignity and best interests of each resident, recognizing that they have a right and an obligation to take responsibility for personal actions and choices. You are expected to fulfill your LPN obligations and responsibilities with integrity, and perform every duty in a conscientious, diligent, and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitors the treatment regime and health status including physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.
• Apply critical thinking skills to assess the resident’s clinical status.
• Demonstrates medication knowledge for the purpose of assessment and administration as per physician orders and Medication Standards according to the BCCNM.
• 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 understanding the goals and values of residents.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with all members of the hospice team, with residents and their family members and can effectively and patiently collaborate toward arriving at the best practice and best care of residents.
• Carries out established procedures to offer care for residents, is aware of the upkeep of the facility’s equipment (such as fridge temperatures, battery operated devices, emergency equipment, OHL and oxygen concentrators) and uses supplies according to plan of care.
• Provides caring environment to residents and families including facilitating participation of residents and family in care plans.
• Maintains pertinent records and ensures all documentation is accurate and complete. Maintains strict confidentiality of information about residents and families. Documents in electronic health record and in the E-MAR all medication reconciliations.
• Participates in professional development opportunities such as in-services to maintain current knowledge and practice.
• Maintains relationships with all external health agencies, professionals and the community.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Managerial/ Technical Leadership Responsibility The LPN is supervised by the Director of Care and the Executive Director of the Rotary Hospice House.

Working Conditions

• The LPN will be working at a Hospice in Palliative care environment.
• The LPN role requires a frequent amount of walking, as well as physical ability to provide direct care.
• Lifting maximum of 50lbs when needed
• Emotional and sensitive environment with frequent exposure to death and grieve as residents pass on.
• Effectively seeking help from co-workers when 2 people are required to safely deliver care.

Education And Experience Qualifications Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• The applicant has a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the BCCNM; the BCCNM will have performed a criminal record check on the applicant.
• The applicant has education in the field of palliation and/or an interest in gaining knowledge in the field of study.
• The applicant has education in other fields of nursing study supportive of candidacy for palliative care.

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required

• The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of typing, walking and the physical ability to offer direct nursing care.
• The applicant can work in shifts rotation.

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
• It requires the ability to support and work with all team members, including attentive listening and effective and respectful communication.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct. Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $30.65 to $32.29 with a maximum of $33.92.

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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.