Full Time Community Nurse

The Salvation Army London Village has been an integral part of the London community since 1954 providing excellence in care to families in need.

The London Village offers a variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of families including a Child Care Centre, Respite Program for individuals with intellectual disabilities and Adult Day Program for seniors. Our program site sits on 9 ½ acres of beautiful green space and offers a gymnasium, pool, pavilion and playground equipment for everyone to enjoy. If you want to join our team and make a meaningful contribution to our community, The Salvation Army London Village would welcome your application.

The Adult Day Program is currently hiring a Community Nurse. This position is based on 35 hours per week,

The Community Nurse assists the Adult Day Program Supervisor and coworkers in creating and maintaining a high quality, stand-alone community program suitable for providing varying levels of care to program clients.

Client Services:

• Provide care in accordance with administrative policies, the College of Nurses of Ontario "Standards of Nursing Practice" and the standards of Gerontological Nursing.
• Assist Program Supervisors in maintaining program capacity by managing client admissions and discharges as follows:
  • Receive referrals from Ontario Health atHome through the referral portal and ensure a timely response to all inquiries.
  • Review all preliminary client assessment information, determine appropriateness and suitability of referrals and redirect to alternative services as necessary.
  • Coordinate intake meetings and program tours with client/caregiver.
  • Monitor individual client care plan in partnership with the client, their family and the ADP team.
  • Provide new client medical information to the ADP team prior to the participant's start date.
  • Initiate discharge process upon notification including archiving files.
• Coordinate transportation services with contracted transit service provider; communicate with transportation services regarding changes, absences, discharges; update and post the transit list.
• Receive and document all medications upon arrival and ensure safe and secure storage is always maintained. Confirm all dosages and instructions for all medications and treatment prior to administration and ensure the Medication Administration Record (MAR) remains accurate. Administer and record the provision of all medications and treatments as performed.
• Provide medication training to the PSW 's and document same for personnel files; provide refresher training annually.
• Continually assess and monitor the condition of participants; recognize and interpret signs/symptoms and educate ADP staff in the signs and symptoms as well. Immediately report concerns to caregivers.
• Review individual client care plans biannually with ADP team; calling families prior to meetings for updates.
• Monitor nutritional status of participants and liaise with the caregiver, Program Supervisor, ADP team and meal service provider to resolve concerns and assure appropriate meals are ordered. Inform ADP team of any dietary restrictions or special meal related instructions; submit weekly meal order to contracted meal service provider as per schedule.
• Provide support to PSW staff and assist with distribution of refreshments/meals, assist with meal preparation and clean up as required and aid participants who require additional support during mealtime.
• Schedule and provide foot and nail care services as requested by participants/caregivers; develop bathing schedule for PSW's and assist with the provision of baths as required.
• Assist with personal care routines as required and/or requested by PSW's.
• Promote a healthy physical and psychosocial environment for all participants.
• Perform lifts/transfers; transport and assist participants with mobility challenges.
• Provide leadership and support to team during crisis or medical emergencies.
• Liaise with emergency personnel and caregivers during participant related medical emergencies.
• Provide support to team in management of responsive behaviours and behavioural care plans.
• Facilitate the safe arrival and departure of participants, maintain the client attendance sheet, and follow-up with any absences or health related concerns.
• Continuously update the participant roster to maintain accuracy.
• Review daily Outbreak Report and provide guidance to participants/caregivers regarding attendance as required.
• Keep inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and request supplies from Supervisor as needed.
• Provide PPE training and Universal Precautions training to new staff/students/volunteers.
• In absence of Supervisors, responsible to perform open and/or closure routines for the program.

Communication/Administration:

• Ensure information on daily needs list and care plan accurately reflects any changes in level of personal support assistance required for each participant; communicate any changes/updates to ADP team.
• Maintain accurate and complete participant records of nursing observations, care/treatment notes, medications provided and any other pertinent information.
• Maintain the participant emergency file and binder.
• Participate in client reassessments.
• Report any identified needs, and actual or potential complications/situations regarding participants to team members, Program Supervisor, and caregiver.
• Complete and submit incident reports as required.
• Completion of client data entry as required.

Health & Safety:

• Complete and submit monthly health and safety inspection for the program.
• Ongoing monitoring of environment for risk and safety issues and report concerns to the Program Supervisor or designate.
• Participate on the London Village Joint Health & Safety committee as the employee representative for the ADP.

Human Resources:

• Provide support and guidance to full-time, part-time and/or casual relief staff.
• Provide training, mentoring and orientation to new staff/volunteers/students.

Property:

• Report any property damage, mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed in the program.

Working Conditions:

• This is a permanent full-time position based on 35 hours per week.
• Monday to Saturday. The work schedule is determined in consultation with the Program Supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Rotational work schedule will be set by your Supervisor as per program hours of operation, Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a 1/2 hour paid meal break where applicable.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet program requirements; schedule including days and weekends.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Walking and standing for long periods.
• Some kneeling, running may be required.

Hours of work: Rotational work schedule will be set by your Supervisor as per program hours of operation, Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a 1/2 hour paid meal break where applicable.

• Completed a two (2) year Community College diploma in nursing, degree preferred.
• Current, valid registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach training.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Valid Foot Care certificate with recent experience.
• U-First Training and/or P.I.E.C.E.S training would be an asset.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior related nursing experience working with cognitively impaired/frail elderly populations.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Bilingual in French is preferred
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisal process.
• Ensure that all certifications are maintained as required.
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures and associated legislation.
• Exhibit good listening skills and have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directives, be self- directed, and to direct others within established boundaries.
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required - i.e. Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Email and Internet etc.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• 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 Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

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