Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Discover a whole different way of nursing - and life -in Drumheller. Imagine working to your full scope of practice, with a wide diversity of patients and health conditions against the fascinating backdrop of the hoodoos. In this role you will work with a multidisciplinary team that supports you in your personal and professional development. You'll find plentiful opportunity for growth and advancement, including internal and external professional development opportunities, leadership development, funding for further post-secondary courses and workshops. Everyday is a new challenge, with no two days being the same. If you are looking to learn and be challenged daily, this is the role for you! The skills and knowledge you obtain working here will allow you to grow your career and take your skill set to the next milestone. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. Drumheller is located 135 km from Calgary and 160 km from Red Deer, with a population of 8,029 and is located in the valley of the Alberta Badlands. Drumheller residents benefit from a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquaplex for swimming, the Memorial Arena for skating and the Badlands Community Facility for fitness and library resources.

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: Drumheller Health center
• Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2022
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 13-NOV-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

As Required. Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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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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.