Licensed Practical Nurse
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 57 & 58, Acute Geriatric
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-NOV-2024
- Temporary End Date: 15-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Nights
- 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:Minimum 1 year experience as an LPN in an acute medical or surgical unit within the last 2 years. New grads who have completed a final preceptorship in an acute geriatric unit may be considered, please specify in application if you've completed your final preceptorship with AGU. Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including but not limited to, walking, bending, lifting and standing for extended periods of the shift.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with managing patients with variable cognitive impairments. Current IV (starting), Level 1 CVC, PICC, Narcan and IV Direct (pushing) experience. Immunization certification. Current N95 Fit Test. It’s Your Move certification. Skin and wound care experience including VAC dressings. Experience with electronic charting SCM. Participation in a unit or site-based quality improvement or safety council or other unit workflow review committee.
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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