Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis
- Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: S1-Narp Relief Float Units
- Primary Location: Edmonton General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.55
- Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 16-AUG-2024
- Temporary End Date: 03-FEB-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 20
- Shifts per cycle: 55
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.89
- Maximum Salary: $36.48
- 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:Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making abilities required. Successful completion of a recognized Practical Nursing educational program (diploma or certificate in practical nursing). Must have Physical Assessment, IV Therapy and Medication Administration course. Successful candidate must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg). Basic computer skills required. The AKC program requires candidates to complete/pass Hemodialysis Training. Candidates with previous experience will be required to complete Hemodialysis Training as per Manager/Educators discretion. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to buddy shifts. Required to attend 2-day mandatory post orientation (3Months Post). Upon successful completion of the orientation the LPN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation - shifts as assigned by Unit Manager on site but may also include the other AKC sites.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1-2 years recent Adult Acute Care experience. Recent acute and chronic hemodialysis and/or nephrology nursing experience.
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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