Job Description

Your Opportunity:The LPN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for medical and surgical patients. The LPN will practice according to the policy and procedures set out by AHS. The LPN will maintain competent practice and provides care according to CLPNA regulations. The LPN will work within the identified scope of practice of the Unit of hire, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.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/Surgical In-patient Unit
• Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 29-APR-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-MAY-2024
• Temporary End Date: 05-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 13
• 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:1-2 years acute care experience required. IV therapy certification required. Must be prepared to work full scope of practice. Demonstrates good organizational skills and a commitment to collaborative teamwork. Excellent communication skills required. The incumbent must be able to work in a physically challenging environment; constant walking, lifting and bending necessary. Preferred Qualifications:Recent surgical experience preferred. Connect Care training and experience an asset.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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