Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to be part of our multidisciplinary team in the Dermatology, General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology clinics at Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre. The nursing role in these clinics is to coordinate clinic flow, assess patients before they are seen by the physician, assist with patient procedures, assist with the coordination of diagnostic testing and medication management in the community, and symptom assessments via phone when necessary. This position involves working in fast-paced clinics which involves extensive documentation of assessment and medication history. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, have excellent critical thinking, organizational and time management skills. The nurse needs to work well independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment. The nurse will provide leadership in planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients to promote, maintain and restore health. This position is physically demanding, requires frequent movement, walking, standing for long periods and the ability to carry up to 30 lbs. at times. The patient population requires that you are physically able to provide assistance with mobility and positioning. The successful candidate needs to have excellent prioritization and communication skills, ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and be able to function independently and within a team. We are looking for a nurse that has strong patient teaching skills and can support patients living with chronic conditions.
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: Dermatology, General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Clinics
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 14-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- 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:Ability to work to a full scope of practice as defined by CLPNA. A minimum of 2-4 years of recent (within the past 5 years) adult acute care LPN experience. Recent medical experience required (within the past 5 years). Recent nursing experience (within the past 3 years) in an outpatient clinic. Demonstrated critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated excellence in communication. Demonstrated ability to explain complex medical diseases, treatments and/or tests to patients. Demonstrated ability to assist patients, move equipment, walk, bend and stand frequently during a period of work. Demonstrated ability to work well with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent dermatology, internal medicine and rheumatology experience. Case management experience. Demonstrated patient teaching experience. Experience using Connect Care and Netcare
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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