Licensed Practical Nurse
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Department: PCU Postpartum
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 06-DEC-2021
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 03-JAN-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: varies
- Shifts per cycle: varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $26.45
- Maximum Salary: $34.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent experience in postpartum/antepartum and newborn care required. Basic computer skills. Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:Current IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) Certification as asset. Inter-professional Communication. Patient/Client/Family/Community-Centered Care. Leadership and critical thinking skills. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Ability to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to patient and family care planning processes. Understanding of teaching/learning concepts.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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