Licensed Practical Nurse
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Home Care
- Primary Location: Rocky Mountain House HC
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 29-APR-2024
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 13-MAY-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $27.58
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:Minimum of two years' experience within the last five years of Home Care experience, although skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in providing case management services with knowledge of Meditech PCS and service authorizations. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wounds, lower limb assessments, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching. Aware of Continuing Care Health Service Standards and the ability to incorporate these standards in your practice.
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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