Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Under the direction of the Pre-Admission Clinic Manager, the LPN is responsible for assessing the needs of pre-operative patients, for education, and optimization for surgery using the Nursing Process and within LPN Scope of Practice. Pre-operative assessments of the patient’s medical history and teaching are conducted by telephone interview and/or in the clinic. The LPN provides support to physician consultants, participates in and supports medical and nursing research activities, and demonstrates professional accountability in all aspects of dealing with the public. The LPN demonstrates competence in delivering safe, effective, and efficient care for patients in the Orthopedic Inpatient Unit in accordance with all elements of the current job description for Licensed Practical Nurses. Is responsible and accountable for their practice, according to the standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Standards of Practice and completes care within their scope of practice. Direct Nursing care includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for assigned patients and works in consultation with RN colleagues and others.
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: N
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Pre-Admission Clinic
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 24-FEB-2025
- Temporary End Date: 28-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 50
- Shift Pattern: Days
- 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:Must have a minimum of 2 years in surgical nursing experience, within the past 3 years, in order to provide thorough and skilled pre-op and post operative assessment and teaching within the Pre-Admission Clinic. To be successful, the candidate must be able to assess and collect information from clients while using computer tools and information entry. A minimum typing speed of 35 WPM is a must. Intermediate computer skills are also a requirement for this position. Excellent English language skills required. Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated proficiency in clinical surgical and medical assessment skills within scope of practice. Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills. Demonstrated effective patient teaching experience (both written and verbal). Demonstrated high functioning time-management. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills through computer, verbal and written means.
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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