Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Stollery Children\'s hospital provides specialized surgical services to patients and their families from central and northern Alberta, as well as across western Canada. Between the Short Stay Surgery Unit and the Trauma and Inpatient Surgery unit, up to 10,000 surgeries are performed every year. 4D2/D3 is the pediatric trauma and inpatient surgery unit that cares for children following traumatic injuries and provides pre- and post-operative care to children undergoing a variety of specialized surgical interventions. The team on 4D2/D3 works collaboratively with all areas of the Stollery Children\'s Hospital to ensure provision of the highest quality patient care and to support the professional growth and development of our staff. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will report to the Unit Manager and as such will be an integral member of the Stollery\'s multidisciplinary team. The LPN will be trained to support other departments within the Stollery Children\'s Hospital including other inpatient units (4C2/C3, 4E3.4E4 and SG4) as well as the Surgical Portfolio: Pre-admission Clinic / Same Day Admit Surgery unit. Short Stay Surgery Unit, Pediatric Post Anesthetic Case Unit, and the Pediatric Surgical Clinics. The LPN will provide direct care and support to pediatric patients, their families, and caregivers while recognizing the values of, and working within a Family Centered Care philosophy.

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 4D2/D3 - General Surgery / Trauma
• Primary Location: Stollery Children\'s Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-APR-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.04
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• 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:

A minimum of 2 years\' experience in pediatric in-patient surgery and trauma or medicine (within last 5 years). Strong organizational and assessment skills are required with the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills with the capability of adapting to a fast paced environment. Proven reliability and dependability. Must be able to perform full duties with the ability to work with patients of varying mobility. Preferred Qualifications:

Successfully pass the Stollery Medication Administration Exam with 90%. Successfully complete the Stollery Orientation Program and pass the following: PEARS course (Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization course).

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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