Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Unit 47 is a fast-paced acute medical unit. The unit culture is one that values and respects individual team members and their expertise, collaborating with the health care team to meet the care needs of the patients. Unit 47 utilizes the CoACT and PFCC (patient and family centered care) principles to deliver patient care. 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 unit or program 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: PCU 47 Medicine
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 20
• Shifts per cycle: 100
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Minimum 1 year acute medical experience in the last 2 years within AHS. Ability to manage the job classification of \xe2\x80\x9cheavy physical demand\xe2\x80\x9d level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary. Proven ability to function in an acute medical environment. Proven ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and organization skills. Proficient with SCM and clinical documentation standards. N95 fit tested. It\'s Your Move certified. Completion of Non Violent Crisis Intervention Course. Preferred Qualifications:

CVC certification. Experience working with patients with Dementia.

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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