Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Department: CZ RD REG HOSP Gen Emergency
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 06-DEC-2021
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 16-DEC-2021
- Temporary End Date: 13-DEC-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.45
- Maximum Salary: $34.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Licensed 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:Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, to provide quality care to Medical-Surgical patients in the Emergency Department. The ability to work independently in a teamwork environment and to report observations is essential. Must have post graduate certification in infusion therapy, adult physical assessment and medication administration. Must be willing and able to work CASART cases, or be trained to do so. Please note: All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health and Public Health LPN, RN and RPN applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. As resumes are not kept on file, a cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for interview.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in an Emergency Department within the last year is preferred. Preference will be given to those that have immunization administration, cardiac arrest management, respiratory review day and managing high acuity courses.
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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