03 Oct
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The Salvation Army in Canada
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Alberta
03 Oct
The Salvation Army in Canada
Alberta
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. 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.
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.
Patient Care Support
Services provide comprehensive care to clients and patients by developing, monitoring, and evaluating each specific case. These roles are responsible for receiving and admitting patients and ensuring that the care for their patients is well coordinated with the nursing staff.
Patient Care Support
Services are in charge of managing communication between patients, family members, care providers, and other healthcare institutions. The role supports residents’ and/ or program participants’ healthcare needs.
Facilities Professionals
Assistance (some Roles) Answer call signals from clients in the facility and elevate requests to Registered Nurse if required. Contribute to restoring, maintaining, and improving optimal physical functionality,
quality of life and independence for clients. Administer, in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies.
Community Street Nurse
Assistance (some Roles) Some positions may support Community Street Nurse and provide medical assistance to homeless population. Administer first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies. Work will be performed in the facility space or supporting Community Street Nurse/Outreach Team and will be required to spend some time outdoors or typical community center environment where the general public including the marginalized and homeless are served.
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. Regular interactions and contact with various types of people suffering from various types of conditions and/or illnesses from different walks of life including the marginalized and homeless.
May be exposed to various types of unpleasant smells, potential verbal abuse, and clients may sometimes lack appropriate personal hygiene. May, on occasion, be expected to venture out into the community and visit clients in neighboring agencies or accompany patients to doctors. Work in compliance with OH&S; Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Completion of a university program in Nursing or related field consisting of four academic years.
Current First
Aid/CPR certification Up to one year of prior related experience in a social services setting is required. Robust communication skills as well as strong writing and oral skills in English. 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.
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