Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Acute Geriatric Unit (AGU) at the RGH provides comprehensive care to frail older adults with complex medical needs requiring rehabilitation in an acute care setting. The Acute Geriatric Unit uses a CoAct model and has a strong team environment consisting of Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health professionals and Support Workers. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the health care team, providing care to complex frail older adult patients and is expected to work to full scope as outlined in the CLPNA scope of practice. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. As the successful candidate you will demonstrate: communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with the interdisciplinary team; decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills using sound nursing judgment; patient advocacy and patient teaching skills; principles of patient and family centred care; time management and prioritization skills; interpersonal conflict resolution skills and foster a positive environment with respect for each other, patients and families.

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: Units 57 & 58, Acute Geriatrics
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.52
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-DEC-2023
• Temporary End Date: 19-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• 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:

Minimum 1 year experience as a LPN in an acute medical or surgical unit within the last 2 years. New grads who have completed a final preceptorship in an acute geriatric unit may be considered, please specify in application if you\'ve completed your final preceptorship with AGU. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with managing patients with variable cognitive impairments. Current IV (starting), Level 1 CVC, PICC, Narcan and IV Direct (pushing) experience. Immunization certification. Current N95 Fit Test. It\'s Your Move certification. Skin and wound care experience including VAC dressings. Experience with electronic charting SCM. Participation in a unit or site based quality improvement or safety council or other unit workflow review committee.

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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