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.

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:
Under the direction of the Unit 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 Dutie s

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 current 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 Unit Manager or Director of Care

Program Operations

Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring quality improvement and risk management processes as per Edmonton Centre of Hope policy.

Identify and define barriers to quality resident care and provide innovative and collaborative solutions.

Carry the LPN phone while on shift for ongoing communication with the care staff and to respond to emergent/urgent situations, providing solutions in collaboration with the leadership team

Establish and maintain therapeutic relations with AHS, families, volunteers and others through effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques

Maintain accurate records related to

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📌 Shift Lead LPN (Alberta)
🏢 The Salvation Army in Canada
📍 Alberta