Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Stollery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, is a 69 funded bed unit that accepts babies from all over Northern Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, and is characterized by high acuity and high activity. The program utilizes a Family Centered Care philosophy within an interdisciplinary team model, and is the only NIDCAP (Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program) training center in Canada. The Program is involved in several quality improvement initiatives. The LPN demonstrates competency in delivering safe, effective and efficient care for the level 2 NICU patients in a tertiary level unit. The successful LPN candidate assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team members following hospital policies and nursing care standards. The LPN is able to function at full scope of practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta and may be required to complete a self-assessment/math exam. Current NICU experience preferred.

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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Article 14.01 in the AHS/AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Care Collective Agreement, Licensed Practical Nurses shall be paid $27.04/hour - $35.42/hour ($27.58/hour \xc2\xbf $36.13/hour effective April 1, 2023).

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 47, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-MAR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-MAY-2023
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2024
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• 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:

Basic computer skills are required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and a strong Family Centered Care philosophy are required. Demonstrated ability, to use critical thinking skills including clinical judgment and problem solving skills. Demonstrated effective patient teaching experience (both written and verbal). Demonstrated high functioning time-management and organizational skills required. Note this position may be eligible for an educational opportunity: 2 week classes beginning May 1st, 2023. The incumbent will be trained to have a thorough understanding of the care of the level 2 neonatal patients. Successful pass of a Math Calculation Competency Assessment of 90% is required to be considered for hire. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working to the full scope of LPN practice- including medication administration (including IV), advanced physical assessment competency preferred. Recent/current experience as a LPN in an acute care or pediatric setting is 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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