Job Description

Your Opportunity: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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Pediatric Emergency
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 07-NOV-2024
• Temporary End Date: 08-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• 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:Preference will be given to applicants with recent nursing experience in a tertiary care facility Emergency Department. Preference will also be given to those candidates who possess recent acute/critical care experience in the last two years. Current Basic Life Support (BLS - Heart and Stroke AED Level C REQUIRED) - Healthcare Provider Registration. 2 years applicable med/surg experience may be considered. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year emergency nursing experience. Demonstrated excellent assessment, organizational and patient care skills required. Ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Responsible to provide proof of active registration with the CLPNA and to maintain registration throughout the duration of employmentPlease 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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