Job Description

Safety and Security Monitor, Temporary Call-In
Nursing, Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour Breton

Definition of Work:
The Safety and Security Monitor is under the direction of the assigned nurse (Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse) who is responsible for the overall care of clients. The candidate will provide observatory care/surveillance to ensure the safety of a client or group of clients. Clients requiring observation are individuals who are at risk of falling, have a potential for elopement, are non-compliant with therapy and/or show signs of confusion, agitation, dementia, or delirium. The Safety and Security Monitor will not provide observatory care/surveillance for clients who require increased observation due to acute mental health needs. It is the Registered/ Graduate Nurse's responsibility to assess the client(s) and assign the appropriate level of observation. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities
* Accountable for providing observation/surveillance of client(s) under the direction of a nurse.
* Obtains a report at the beginning of the shift on the client(s) behavior and issues related to client safety.
* Contributes to the provision of safe client care by providing observation/surveillance of the client(s). At no time are client(s) to be left unattended.
* Observes the client(s) behavior and reports any concerns or changes in behavior to the assigned nurse in an accurate and timely manner (e.g. increasing agitation).
* Documents client behavior and activity on the patient observation record and submits to assigned nurse at the end of the shift.
* Diverts clients from attempting to pull out tubing or attempting to get out of bed by gentle holding of the hand, kind verbal reminders and/or reading to clients.
* Collaborates with other members of the team, as appropriate, regarding concerns of clients/families.
* Reports to a nurse at the end of the shift.
* Maintains strict confidentiality and privacy on all client related issues.
* Provides standard safety precautions, such as removing any trip hazards, ensuring bedrails are up where necessary; maintaining tidy client room, and ensuring patients are wearing appropriate footwear (if ambulatory), glasses and hearing aids.
* Reports any unsafe conditions to the assigned nurse.
* Adheres to workplace Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines.
* Participates in staff in-service and continuing education activities.

Safety and Security Monitors do not:
* Provide personal care or activities of daily living (bathing, bowel and bladder care, lifting, transferring or assisting with ambulation and feeding).
* Have accountability for patient care equipment, stretchers, hemovacs, IV, nasogastric tubes, etc.
* Engage in counseling, interviewing or health teaching.
* Leave the client for any reason until a relief person has been put in place as arranged by the assigned nurse.
* Leave the unit without approval of the assigned nurse.
* Read or document directly in the patient's chart.

Physical Demands:
* By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
* Lifts/moves objects up to 10 lbs.
* Constant sitting is required, occasionally sits in awkward or cramped positions for extended periods. May stand or walk occasionally; limited freedom to move about as patients/residents are never left unattended.
* Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas. Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion; may be exposed to patients/residents with potential risk for aggressive behavior.

Required qualifications:
* Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
* Participation in an employer developed training/orientation.
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Hours of Work: Call as needed (Shift work may be required)
Salary: CG-18 ($20.05-$21.60)
Competition No: P-2023000154-CPHC
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.