Job Description

Your Opportunity:The License Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult Psychiatric Unit 49 role includes the full scope of practice for a License Practical Nurse (LPN) in an adult acute care mental health unit. This position will work in collaboration with the entire nursing team, within a fast-paced acute care environment. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide safe and effective nursing care following hospital policies and nursing care standards. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient\'s physical, mental and emotional state. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist patients with activities in daily living and provide patients and their families with relevant information and teaching. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for collaborating as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) may be required to deal with patients who at times may be aggressive, unpredictable and high risk and must be able to de-escalate patients and respond appropriately. The successful applicant with be invested in ongoing professional development, participating in a variety of learning opportunities as an ongoing awareness of best practice changes coming from AHS as a larger system as well as outside of AHS. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying to this posting, if you are a successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. By the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.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 49, Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 23-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• 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:Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, critical thinking skills and strong assessment skills are required. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) certification is required or must be obtained after employment. Minimum one year of nursing experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of collaborative problem-solving. Working knowledge of psychotropic medication, psychiatric disorders and therapeutic interventions. Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.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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