Health Care Worker - Jobs in Regina, SK

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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.Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda 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:The Health Care Worker assesses, plans, provides, and directs care and treatment for residents according to their full scope of practice. The residents may have a diagnosis of psychiatric illness, history of behaviour problems and/or substance abuse. This position will be part of an inter-disciplinary team that seeks to provide comprehensive care to residents.This is a permanent full-time position at 35 hours per week.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nursing and Clinical Care:

• Conduct nursing assessments to assess overall wellness and health, including physical, emotional, and mental health
• Apply a professional interpretation of assessment results, discuss issue(s) or diagnosis with the patient, implement appropriate nursing care plan, provide any appropriate referrals (both internal and external), and direct participants to applicable health and social service resources, as required
• Ensures that safety and administration of medications is monitored. Follow up is done on all medication errors to prevent recurrence.
• Provide medication delivery services to residents within facility, ensuring education of medication delivery and documentation of other staff
• Educate all other staff on maintenance of all necessary documentation (med sheets, care plans, etc.)
• Work in collaboration with SWADD, SHA, Continuing Care, Mental Health, Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the residents of Waterston Ministries
• Participate in various aspects of the quality improvement process by carrying out audits and ensuring compliance with standards in accordance with legislative and professional standards
• Work with multi-disciplinary team by utilizing proven approaches and principles aimed at improving, preventing deterioration, or maintaining a resident’s functional level and quality of life
• Ensures that Waterston Ministries has established and implemented appropriate infection control procedures with ongoing monitoring.
• Ensures that concerns with property and equipment are reported and that nursing station is organized, clean, and tidy.
• Ensure that adequate program supplies are maintained.

• Process Improvement and Program Support:

• Work with the Resident Services Director to identify and develop medical or health protocols to improve the quality of care provided to Residents and Participants such as spot audits, new initiatives, etc.
• Provide guidance and direction to unregulated care providers and non-registered staff with medical/health management of Residents/Participants, care planning, and treatment administration
• Develop and deliver controlled acts training to frontline staff
• Be the point of contact for staff who experience COVID19 symptoms or other infectious diseases symptoms, require isolation, or require clearance to return to work after testing or isolation to provide direction on next steps
• Support the Resident Services Director in the Accreditation and Compliance Review processes
• Support the Resident Services Director in the implementation of Infection Prevention and Control measures which includes but is not limited to assisting draft protocols/policies, providing training, and performing audits

• Administration:

• Provide leadership in medical and health documentation and the updating of resident medical history
• Participate in Individual Care Plan meetings
• Support frontline staff and managers with communication of patient information to and from other external agencies or other sectors through written methods, and/or attendance at case conferences

Other Duties As AssignedQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• NOTE: You may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing (University degree preferred)
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Saskatchewan.
• Credentials in Addictions and Mental Health care
• Current CPR and First Aid training

Experience:

• Requires minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in community health, mental health and/or long-term care is preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental health disorders is an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Strong assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse population whose communication may be limited, impaired, or atypical
• Strong written and verbal communication of information that enables effective engagement with the individuals we support, frontline staff, leadership, and external care partners
• Attentive to detail and values accurate information
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information is mandatory
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to treat others with respect, dignity, and tact, as well as the ability to care for people with differing abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative team approach to create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to a fast-changing environment
• Supports the Vision, Mission and Values of The Salvation Army Waterston Ministries
• Ability and willingness to support the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• Vulnerable Sector check consent
• Education verification

Work setting is at Waterston Centre which is a Residential Facility with shift work required.Willingness to work extra time occasionally when required to support programming requirements within the Ministry Unit, there will be an On-Call component to this positionAbility and willingness to work flexible hours per the needs and requirements of the positionIn support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.PublishedFebruary 18, 2022LocationReginaJob TypeFull-timeCompetition #WM2022 - 3Ministry Unit/Dept:Waterston MinistriesSalary Range:$27.61 - $41.42 per hourAddress:1845 Osler St.Posting Expires:March 4, 2022Applications Accepted By:Major Karen Hoeft, Executive Director, Waterston Ministries. Email: Karen.Hoeft@salvationarmy.caQuick Apply

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