Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with diverse clinical and rehabilitation needs? Are you seeking a dynamic environment where you can positively impact patients' lives, while also being backed by a supportive employer? Look no further – we're seeking someone like you to join our site float team at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient, the LPN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. The LPN participates in nursing assessment/interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatment, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient response. The LPN will also participate in quality monitoring activities and facilitates patient and family centered education and discharge planning in accordance with the established standards, and the vision, values, policies and procedures of Alberta Health Services. The site float LPN will be trained across units at the Glenrose and will work within the identified scopes of practice associated with those units. The LPN will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses and practice according to the policy and procedures set out by AHS and maintain competent practice and provides care according to CLPNA regulations. AHS is a supportive employer, who offers endless growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive! If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, apply now to join our team! Please note that this posting will be used to fill up to 20 vacancies.
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.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Glenrose Float
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 07-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 17-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- 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:Successful completion of CLPNA modules – Standards of Practice on Restricted Activities and Advanced Practice as well as certifications in required competencies. Basic keyboarding/computer skills required. Excellent communication skills required. The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to work well independently and within a team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. The successful incumbent will be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role, of at least 40 lbs regularly.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working within the CoACT framework and experience with Connect Care is preferred. It’s Your Move training is an asset. IV Therapy and PICC certifications are preferred. Experience in acute care and rehabilitation are also 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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