Registered 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:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The role acts as a senior professional in health care, who organizes, directs, controls and evaluates the delivery of health care services, such as nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution, or in other settings where health care services are provided.
• Consult with senior leadership to maintain and establish standards for the provision of health care services.
• Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to patients.
• Monitor the use of diagnostic services, in-patient beds, and facilities to ensure effective use of resources.
• Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment.
• Plan and control departmental or establishment budget.
• Represent the department or establishment at meetings with government officials, the public, the media and other organizations.
• Provide expert advice to health care supervisors and professionals.
• May chair monthly nursing staff meetings.
• Ensure that Occurrence Reports are completed and processed as per Policy & Procedure.
• Ensures that concerns with property and equipment are reported and that nursing station is organized, clean, and tidy.
• Ensure the timely reporting of monthly/quarterly statistics.
• Ensure that adequate program supplies are maintained.
External Interdisciplinary Liaison
• Attend all meeting with provincial Health Care Services and interdisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with provincial Health Care Services case managers, physicians, and pharmacy.
• Coordinate and leads family conferences and related meetings.
• Oversee all incidents and concerns which may involve provincial Health Care Services.

HR:
• Orient and train staff members.
• Ensure program staff participate in mandatory training.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
Internal: MU(s) leaders and staff, volunteers, Various ad hoc Committees (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety Committee)
External: Provincial Health Care Services, pharmacy, physicians, clients, families/friends of clients, community

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports directly to the DOC.
Direct reports: Admin staff, Patient Care Practitioners, Personal Care Support Workers, etc.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:
• This role has moderate material responsibilities (access to confidential information, proper use of software if applicable, access to medications, etc.).
• Prepares/monitors annual budgets of small ministry.
• May have expenditure approval.
• Limited input into new policy development.
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Work is typically in the facility space.
• Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities - some weekend and evening work may be required.
• May be exposed to disagreeable people, verbal abuse, people with behavioural or mental issues and may be exposed to hazardous cleaning chemicals.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
• Completion of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing or related field plus possess a Regulated Health Care Professional Qualification (LPN, RN or RPN).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• NVCI Certification

. Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

. ​Present a negative TB test (2 step or lung xray)

Experience and Knowledge:
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience including experience in a Supportive Living site.
• Knowledge of the Continuing Care Health Services Standards (for supportive living).
• Experience of working with senior population or in a geriatric facility will be considered as an asset.

Skills and Capabilities:
• Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect, and empathy in all interactions.
• Ability to keep confidentiality at all times.
• High standards of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents and staff members.
• Possess critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment including email, word, power point, and excel.

Compensation:

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.