Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
This is a temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position. Licensed Practical Nurses in the Medicine Program work with a diverse patient population and are able to develop a well-rounded knowledge base of internal medicine. A mix of experienced and newer graduates provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity in an ideal environment to develop expertise. The incumbent participates in the provision of health care to patients by utilizing their critical thinking skills and working up to their full scope of practice (i.e. the administration of intermittent intravenous medications, monitoring of continuous IV medication infusions etc.). This includes, but not limited to performing various treatments and procedures; assessing the patient, planning their care based on the assessment, observing, monitoring, evaluating the effectiveness of care provided, reporting and documenting changes in the patient's physical, mental or emotional state; assisting the patient with activities of daily living; providing both patient and family with relevant information and selected education and performing other related duties as required and/or delegated. The Unit Manager supervises the position.
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: 5C4 Gastroenterology, Hepatology
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 10-MAR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Completion of all modules from the CLPNA required. Graduation from a recognized practical nursing program with the ability to work to a full scope of practice. Must be able to move, push pull, lift greater than 50lbs. Minimum of 1-year, recent acute care medicine nursing experience required. Basic computing skills required. Must be able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced Gastrointestinal / Hepatology Unit. Must be able to work within posted position rotation and shifts. Must possess excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment. Must be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care trained applicants preferred. Recent GI and hepatology medicine experience, preferred. Greater than 2 years in acute care medicine nursing experience, preferred. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, 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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