Job Description

Your Opportunity:U33 is the Neurology and General Medicine unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We are a 36 bed acute care inpatient unit that houses the Central Zone Neurologist and Red Deer Stroke Programs. We are the primary care centre for stroke and neurology patients, with all nursing staff getting specially trained in caring for these populations. The unit also cares for a wide range of general internal medicine and hospitalist patients, which provides countless opportunities to develop wide ranging nursing skills and experiences. The unit uses Collaborative Care where teams of RNs, LPNs, and HCAs work together to their full scopes alongside a vast interdisciplinary team. The unit offers extensive educational opportunities and strives to provide stroke unit care at the same levels as Edmonton and Calgary. Mentorship, professional development, and the experiences that come with our varied population helps nurses gain a unique set of skills so that they can work towards many different future career paths if desired. Chances to get involved in quality improvement strategies and research projects are always available as well. New hires can look forward to a comprehensive orientation and mentorship as staff grow and progress in their leadership skills alongside their nursing teammates. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.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 33, Neurology and Medicine
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.55
• Posting End Date: 08-APR-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-APR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 11
• 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:Previous experience in a neurology and/or stroke acute care setting is required. All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter. 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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