Shift Lead- Licensed 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:

Mission and Values Statement

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values:

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:

Hope:   We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary: 

Under the direction of the Clinical Education Manager, the Shift Lead LPN is a working lead position with limited supervision.  This position focuses on the operational aspects of resident care ensuring that care plans are implemented effectively.  The Shift Lead LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care.  The Shift Lead LPN provides support and direction to the Licensed Practical Nurses and the Health Care Aides.  The Shift Lead LPN is an active member of the interdisciplinary team and is accountable for providing safe and competent nursing care within the scope of LPN practice.   All activities carried out by the Shift Lead LPN are consistent with The Salvation Army’s mission and values as well as policies, procedures and protocols of The Edmonton Centre of Hope.  The Shift Lead LPN working at Grace Manor must demonstrate knowledge and be familiar with care of mental health and geriatric clients.

Accountabilities:

Lead Supervisory Duties

• Ensure the ongoing monitoring of care is delivered according to the resident care plan.  Collaborate with the Clinical Education Manager, Clinical Educator, Director of Care and Alberta Health Services Case Managers with the implementation and evaluation.
• Develop structures and processes which integrate evidence-informed nursing practice by analyzing, interpreting and using information to support decisions int eh practice environment.
• Act as role model in demonstrating best practices to enhance resident care
• Work with the Leadership team, care staff, and AHS professional team and physicians to discuss current initiatives and resolve issues related to improved care delivery
• Lead and supervise the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective, consistent and comprehensive resident care planning and delivery
• Provide leadership and support through a respectful, collaborative approach by monitoring, supervising and directing the interdisciplinary team in care provision
• Assist with new staff orientation, staff performance appraisals as allocated
• Offer staff mentoring and education as required
• Facilitate communication between residents, families and staff, ensuring staff are informed and involved in resident person-centered care
• Act as shift supervisor responsible for leading staff shift change and report and answering questions regarding the shift report
• Responsible for staff shift allocation
• Act as Fire Warden in case of emergency
• May participate in recruitment when required
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Education Manager or Director of Care

Program Operations

• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring quality improvement and risk management processes as per Ed