Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Clinician, Charge Nurse and GI Managers, the LPN provides quality and collaborative patient and family-centered care within the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Department on the Endoscopy Unit at the Foothills Medical Centre. The LPN is an integral member of the Endoscopy care team. LPNs are the primary care provider to Endoscopy patients; primary responsibilities are: Admitting patients to the Admission/Recovery Room, performing patient assessments, IV initiation, Providing post-procedure patient care and discharge teaching. To fully support Gastroenterology services, the successful candidate may be cross trained to work in various areas of Gastroenterology, including the GI outpatient clinic in AREA 2 UCMC. Current hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 0700-1815hrs. However, these hours may change to meet operational requirements.
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: Endoscopy/Gastroenterology/Hepatology
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 10-FEB-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 20-FEB-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- 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:Previous 2-3 years’ experience in an acute care setting required. Previous experience with Gastroenterology patients and endoscopic procedure. Previous experience recovering patients from procedural sedation. Ability to function independently and within a fast-paced team environment required. Professional, respectful and caring approach with solid work ethic required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, supporting the AHS Workplace Competencies. Ability to communicate verbally and written in English required. Effective time management and organizational skills required. Proven ability to collaborate to promote quality teamwork required. Ability to promote quality patient and family centered care required. Ability to adapt to change and be flexible with an approach to daily duties required. Intermediate computer skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:Certification and experience in IV therapy preferred. Connect Care is preferred.
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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