Job Description

Your Opportunity:If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Consort might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover the Long Term Care department in Consort and model Patient and Family Centered Care. The LPN will be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for colleagues, care providers, patients and families. The LPN will also work as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patients/clients. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The Village of Consort is located in south central Alberta about 200 km from Red Deer. Consort is a village of opportunity committed to collaborating with its community and neighbors. It is primarily a farming and ranching community, with mixed crops and large cattle operations. The oil industry is also very active in the area. Consort has an active modern hospital and clinic (which is located within the hospital), steps away from the Emergency and Lab and X-Ray. There are a variety of service clubs and organizations operating within Consort and area. Consort also offers a wide range of quality recreation facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Providing all essential services, the Village of Consort is a thriving and growing community that has developed a foundation for a sustainable future.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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Consort Hospital and Care Cent
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 07-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 20
• Shifts per cycle: 69
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: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:Minimum one year\'s Long Term Care nursing experience. Experience with Meditech, and general computer skills. CTAS preferred.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.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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