Licensed Practical Nurse
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 68 - Medical/Surgical
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 29-APR-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-MAY-2024
- Temporary End Date: 05-JAN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.58
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited 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:2-year acute care Medical/Surgical Nursing experience within the last 5 years. PCA Certification. TNA/TPN monitoring knowledge. Central Line Certification. Chest Tube care and maintenance knowledge. Previous experience preceptoring, orientating, and/or mentoring new staff and/or students. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills. Knowledge and use of Clinibase, SCM, and AHS email. Demonstrated effective patient teaching experience (both written and verbal). Strong critical thinking skills demonstrated. Proficiency in clinical assessment skills.
Preferred Qualifications:High functioning time-management and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills through computer, verbal and written means, in a professional, and mature manner. Initiative, flexibility, and independence of nursing practice in a team environment. Ability to successfully establish relationships with both patients and families and engage them in their care.
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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