Job Description

Your Opportunity:

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in in-patient centred, trauma-informed, recovery-based care for the 8-bed Medically Supported Detox Program at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. Reporting to the Manager, this position is required to complete care planning, including assessments, interventions and documentation for individuals accessing our medically supported detox service. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice that is grounded in addiction and mental health nursing from a recovery-oriented perspective. This position works a 12-week rotation with 12-hour day and night shifts.

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: Medical Detox, Addiction & Mental Health
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-OCT-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUL-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 83
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.04
• Maximum Salary: $35.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed 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 of 3 years of nursing experience-working inpatient nursing in any discipline. Ability to demonstrate independent and critical thought. Strong understanding of Addiction and Mental Health nursing. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a Psychiatric inpatient unit within the last 2 years. Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an Addictions and Mental Health setting within the last 2 years. Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care hospital setting within the last 2 years.

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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