Job Description

Your Opportunity:

At Alberta Health Services, we understand how important our people are to fulfilling our mission of providing a patient-focused, high-quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our most important asset is our people; when you are at your best, we are at our best. That is why we provide a variety of benefits to enhance the health and well-being of our employees and their families. It is one more reason we believe life is better with AHS. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides a professional, caring and comprehensive approach to Vascular, Podiatry, Surgical and Medical patients. The LPN provides nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and families on unit 58 for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, illness and safety prevention. This unit uses the CoACT and collaborative model of care. PLC unit 58 maintains an excellent relationship with its "sister unit," Vascular Special Care Unit 59. There may be instances where the successful candidate is asked to provide assistance on unit 59.

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 53 - General Surgery & Vascular
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2022
• Temporary End Date: 19-SEP-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 20
• Shifts per cycle: 80
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• 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:

3-5 years (1 year recent) of surgical nursing experience. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene Policies. Understanding of Co-Act and collaborative care in the acute Care Setting. Basic Computer skills. The Incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in strong patient teaching skills, the ability to be self-directed, independent decision making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and effectively maintaining collaborative working relationships. Preferred Qualifications:

Current IV, CVC and PCA certifications, experience in Peripheral Vascular Surgery, Nursing experience within the 1-year experience with complex wound care, including negative pressure wound therapy.

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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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.