Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The License Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult Psychiatric Unit 45 role includes the full scope of practice for License Practical Nurse (LPN) on 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 in accordance with 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 to collaborate 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 deescalated patients and respond appropriately. The successful applicant with be invested in ongoing professional development, participating in a variety of learning opportunities well as ongoing aware of best practice changes coming from Recovery Alberta as a larger system as well as outside of Recovery Alberta. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Unit 45, Mental Health and Addiction

Primary Location:

Rockyview General Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.70

Posting End Date:

18-AUG-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

02-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

14

Shift Pattern:

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:

Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, critical thinking skills and strong assessment skills are required. Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) certification 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. Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Additionally, must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.

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.