Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Under the supervision of the Eating Disorder Manager, and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, the Registered Practical Nurse - Calgary Eating Disorder Program will act as a primary care provider and utilize the Nursing process in delivering professional Nursing care to individuals who have an eating disorder and their families. This will include utilizing professional knowledge, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and clinical judgment. The LPN will participate in the provision of education and treatment in both individual and group formats. Primary responsibilities include medical monitoring of patients, and assessment, as well as group therapy and meal support therapy. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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.
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 32 - Eating Disorder
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.78
- Posting End Date: 06-JAN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 16-FEB-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 35
- 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:Experience dealing with the medical complications that could arise with eating disorders and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies. Must have skills in psychiatric, and medical assessment and crisis intervention. Using Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment needs, and Trauma Informed approach, the RN/RPN supports adults with eating disorders in understanding mental health, developing strategies to manage their mental illness, group therapy and meal support therapy. The RN/RPN works as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team and further engages in group facilitation and individual support. Mental health experience in acute care, inpatient psychiatry and/or eating disorder experience required. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and provide hands on care to patients in unpredictable, urgent situations.
Preferred Qualifications:NVCI training. Certification in the Core Brain Story (available through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative) is preferred. Knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving.
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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