Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the inter-professional healthcare team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills to provide care to patients and families across the life span. The acute neuroscience/neurosurgery LPN provides nursing care for patients and families for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health and preventing illness, injury and disability. The LPN works alongside other nursing disciplines such as Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Clinicians, Registered Nurses and Health Care Aides. A strong commitment to teamwork is required, as well as excellent inter-professional communication. The LPN is responsible for collaborating care with many other disciplines, including physicians, OT, PT, and SW as part of the comprehensive multidisciplinary team. Unit 112 is a fast-paced, physically challenging and emotional rewarding as a result of the complex and highly acute neuro patient population. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.
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: Unit 112 Clinical Neurosciences
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
- 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:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:One to two years’ experience in an acute post-operative / surgical setting. Previous neuroscience nursing experience. Previous experience orientating new staff or preceptoring students. EKG/cardiac monitoring experience. Experience with Connect Care.
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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