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.

Qualifications Job Description:

• Active registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick or eligible for active registration in New Brunswick.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing preferred.
• Evidence of interest in continuing educational growth in self and other staff members.
• Demonstrated clinical competency and leadership ability.
• Demonstrated administrative and teaching ability.
• Knowledge of gerontology and experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Physically and mentally capable of fulfilling duties and responsibilities.
• Exhibit good health and be well groomed.
• Ability to work in team setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to deal with residents and their families in a manner which demonstrates tact, empathy and patience.

NATURE OF POSITION Uses the nursing process to establish the resident service plan. Assumes leadership and works in collaboration with other care providers to assure provision of the needed care. Assumes care responsibilities, administrative and supervisory roles as required. Works under the supervision of the Director of Care and/or the Executive Director of Lakeview Manor. In the event of a Fire Alarm or other emergency situation when the Person-in-Charge according to the Organizational Chart is not in the building, assumes immediate authority to initiate emergency procedures and take charge until the Executive Director or other responsible person arrives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Organizational Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the nursing home’s philosophy and mission,and conducts work in a manner consistent with this philosophy and mission.

Participates in the nursing home’s continuous quality improvement program to improve resident, staff, unit, department and facility performance outcomes as directed.

Demonstrates knowledge of and conducts work according to the nursing homes policies and procedures.

Develops, coordinates and/or participates in orientation and continuing education programs for new personnel and residents and oversees their implementation.

Contributes to the nursing home’s continuing education program through development and delivery of programs to nursing and other personnel.

Manages and utilizes unit and facility resources, such as human Resources, supplies and equipment, economically and safely.

• Nursing Care Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process within established scope of practice to develop and coordinate the provision of holistic services to residents:

Assessment

• Data collection from multiple sources
• administers and supervises the administration of medication and treatments, appropriate tests, procedures within established scope of practice standards.

Planning

• Identifies strategies for meeting goals and objectives.
• researches care issues as needed.
• prepares comprehensive resident service plans.
• plans and assigns workloads.
• sets priorities.

Implementation

• Develops and coordinates the implementation of resident service plans and all assigned work.
• administers and supervises interventions within established scope of practice standards.
• ensures the provision of care that fosters resident independence, safety, dignity and comfort.
• documents the resident care according to established guidelines.
• provides leadership, guidance and assistance to the staff in completion of daily assignments.
• participates in staff evaluation programs.

Evaluation

• Coordinates the evaluation of care by analyzing, interpreting and reporting data related to resident responses (in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team).
• implements policies and procedures related to continuous quality improvement.
• evaluates the effectiveness of the nursing process components.

Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communication skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff

Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the residents right to privacy.

Participates in providing emotional support to residents and families.

Develops, participates in and reinforces appropriate health related teaching of residents, families and other staff.

• Health and Safety Responsibilities

Participates in the development, revision and maintenance of current facility policies and procedures for disaster and fire plans.

Participates in the development, revision and maintenance of current facility policies and procedures for infection control, body mechanics and other programs as may be required by the nursing home.

Has a thorough knowledge of and is able to demonstrate, teach and supervise the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required in the provision of resident care.

Ensures a comfortable, safe and clean environment for residents, personnel, volunteers and visitors.

• Individual Responsibilities Attends inservices, staff and committee meetings. Maintains own professional and personal development through participation in continuing education programs and other initiatives.
• Operational Support

Ensures messages are received and relayed effectively and efficiently.

Directs, moves and transfers residents when required.

Related and allied duties will be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the home.

Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $27.15 to $33.94 with a maximum of $40.72.

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.