Job Description

Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity at the Northeast Community Health Centre. This facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department, and a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging services. The Licensed Practical Nurse position is the 'front line' representative in delivering care within the IV Therapy Clinic. Based on a primary health care model, the incumbent functions within a multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing related duties in accordance with clinical policies and standards. The incumbent must have strong judgement and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to participate in inter-professional collaboration. The LPN will play a key role in providing safe, quality, patient and family centered care, while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. The incumbent will be working with patients of all ages, serving those from high-risk social determinants of health, and new Canadians.
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:

NECHC OP Parenteral IV Therapy

Primary Location:

Northeast Community Health Ctr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.70

Posting End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

11-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

20-DEC-2026

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:

$27.58

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:

Minimum 1- 2 years Ambulatory/IV Therapy experience required. Preference will be given to those with recent IV Therapy experience (within the last 1-3 years). Successful completion of an approved post-basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position (e.g. IV start, IM/IV/SC medication administration, etc.). Training and experience utilizing Connect Care; both for scheduling and EMR. Strong comprehensive patient assessment and decision making. Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and independence of practice in a highly functional team environment (balance numerous demands/conflicting priorities). Strong critical thinking skills, along with demonstrated time-management and organization skills in a fast-paced environment. Must work to full scope of practice and demonstrate excellence with IV initiation and maintenance. Wound Care experience required. Expertise in patient teaching/education. Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment, constant walking, and lifting/bending necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.