Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of patients/clients during the pre and post-operative journey of surgical patients, as well as medical patients that can be in our care. The LPN is accountable for his/her practice, according to the standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. The LPN provides care to patients/clients whose health conditions and needs are well-defined and established, predictable with little fluctuation over time and localized and manageable. The LPN practices to full scope in a busy surgical department. The LPN demonstrates competence in delivering safe, effective and efficient care for patients in the Inpatient Unit following all elements of the current job description for Licensed Practical Nurses. Is responsible and accountable for practice, according to the standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Standards of Practice and completes care within her/his scope of practice. Direct nursing care includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for assigned patients and works in consultation with RN colleagues and others to meet the needs of more complex patients. The focus of nursing care is to ensure proper pre-operative assessment and readiness of patients for surgery and to provide thorough care during post-operative recovery. The LPN must also facilitate physical recovery and/or promote health within a very fast-paced and dynamic acute care environment.
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Day Surgery, Short Stay
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-OCT-2024
- Temporary End Date: 18-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 50
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:1-2 years of recent Acute Surgical Care experience within the last 3 years. Physically able to manage extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing and pulling.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrates proficiency in clinical assessment skills within the scope of practice. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills. Demonstrates effective patient teaching experience (both written and verbal). Demonstrates high-functioning time management, and organizational skills required to function in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
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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