Your Opportunity:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Clinician, Charge Nurse, and GI Managers, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality and collaborative patient and family-centered care within the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, in the Endoscopy Department at the Foothills Medical Centre. The LPN is an integral member of the Endoscopy multi-disciplinary care team. LPNs are the primary care provider to Endoscopy Recovery Room patients, caring for patients with new or chronic GI/liver conditions, and new cancer diagnoses. Primary responsibilities include admitting patients to the Admission/Recovery Room, performing patient assessments, IV initiation, providing post-procedural sedation patient care, and discharge teaching. The successful candidate will have effective time management and organizational skills, and a strong ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Must have a proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. To fully support Gastroenterology and Hepatology services, the successful candidate may be cross trained to work in various areas, including the GI/Hep Outpatient Clinic in AREA 2 UCMC. Current hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 0700-1815hrs, however, these hours may change to meet operational requirements.
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.
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