Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Calgary Eating Disorder Program (CEDP) Manager, and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, the LPN will provide professional Nursing care to individuals who have an eating disorder and their families. Primary responsibilities include medical monitoring and assessment; as well as facilitating group therapy and meal support therapy. The position is based on PCU 32 at the FMC. In 2024, the CEDP Inpatient treatment component will be moving to a dedicated unit within the FMC site.

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: Eating Disorder Inpatient Unit
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 20-MAR-2023
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 03-APR-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

Experience in acute inpatient or outpatient mental health, preferable with patients who have an eating disorder, and their families. Experience in facilitating group therapy. Experience dealing with the medical complications that could arise with eating disorders and be able to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies. Skills in psychiatric, and medical assessment and crisis intervention. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, families, and team members. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in Mental Health. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team. Strong computer skills is an asset. Familiarity with Connect Care preferred.

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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