Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Unit 35 is a unique opportunity to provide care as a Licensed Practical Nurse on a neurology/stroke and physical rehabilitation unit. Working as part of a team that includes Nursing and Allied Health disciplines, the LPN on Unit 35 plays a key role in helping patients work toward previous functioning with the goal of returning patients to their homes and families.

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 35, Rehabilitation
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 28-APR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-MAY-2023
• Temporary End Date: 30-JAN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

As required. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with neurology and stroke preferred. Experience working in rehabilitation 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.

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