Job Description

Your Opportunity:Within the Mental Health Services Adult Inpatient Program, reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is working within their scope of practice collaborate on the delivery of care to meet the needs of clients. The Licensed Practical Nurse - Laurier provides restricted activities and care within the full scope of practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Assessment and Monitoring: Performing and contributing to the initial and ongoing nursing assessment of assigned clients. Documenting health information from objective/subjective sources to identify client health needs. Collecting, documenting, reporting, and monitoring changes in health status using critical judgment skills.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: Rundle - Adult Inpatient Program
• Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-JUL-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• 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:Effective communication and interpersonal skills are fundamental. Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Preferred Qualifications:Mental Health experience preferred.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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