Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of LPN duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and nursing care standards. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the medical / Surgical and obstetrics whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication, problem solving and inter-professional skills. Olds residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is situated along the Highway 2 corridor between red deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) with a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very short distance from the Foothills Mountains, great for any outdoor enthusiasts. 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: Combined Medical Surgical
  • Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 21-FEB-2023
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 03-MAR-2023
  • Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 11.25
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 24
  • Shifts per cycle: 83
  • Shift Pattern: Nights
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $27.04
  • Maximum Salary: $35.42
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

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:

Minimum one year experience, in the past two years, in an acute care or emergency department setting at full scope of practice. Ability to perform and document physical assessments, ability to administer medications within the acute care setting. Critical thinking skills, clinical judgement and problem solving. Ability to work as an effective team member, to accept and request direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills and strong knowledge and experience using meditech, Netcare and Connect Care. Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience with obstetrical patients and / or newborn babies. Wound care education, NRP, CAM B. Lead II, Palliative care courses, Non Violent Crisis intervention.

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2127046
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Alberta, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned