Job Description

Your Opportunity:This is a fast-paced program. The team is a very welcoming group, supporting new staff in their transition/learning process. There is a lot of movement for diagnostics requiring a lot of transfers, along with direct patient care. You bring with you a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, the energy to care for our dynamic patients, and your desire to provide patient centred care. If you have any questions, please contact Joie Salken, Unit Manager, at 780-407-8359. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.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 Relief
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-MAY-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-MAY-2024
• Temporary End Date: 02-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 8
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 8, 10, 9, 8, 9, 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of an accredited 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:Must the able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) supporting this very busy fast paced program. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs. Recent acute care Medicine experience required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.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.

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