Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of Alberta\'s largest and longest-serving hospitals. With a focus on patient-centred care, our teams of experts have the accessibility to cutting-edge medical technologies and advanced education to care for patients who require complex and specialized treatment. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills and the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in our Acute Surgical Unit. LPNs in this area are responsible for providing safe and effective nursing care in accordance with the RAH and AHS policies and procedures. You will observe, monitor, report, and document changes in the patient\'s physical, mental, and emotional state, assist the patient with activities of daily living and provide the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. We implement CoAct with Care Hub nursing on all shifts with RNs, LPNs, and HCAs working collaboratively and to their full scope of practice. This LPN position will require you to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities. You will work independently and under the direction of a Charge RN, are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by HCAs.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: Unit 24, Inpatient Surgery - General Surgery, Plastics, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-JUL-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 25-JUL-2024
• Temporary End Date: 20-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:Require 2 years\' recent experience in post-operative care of Plastic Surgery patients. This job is physically demanding; the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required. Demonstrated reliability required. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to work in a high-intensity, high-acuity department. Basic computer skills. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line, supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. Preferred Qualifications:As required.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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