Licensed Practical Nurse

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:There is an exciting opportunity to join our Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)! We are looking to add experienced LPN professionals to support those who present with addiction and mental health concerns at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our vulnerable clients and their families through the path of care continuum. They will be responsible for bedside care to our patients, liaising with the families and medical team, and being a part of the overall emergency department team. You understand the complex relationships between physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and spiritual health. You will be patient centered and family centered in your care practices, following AHS Values and Policies. As an LPN, you will provide mentorship and leadership within the team environment based on your scope of practice and skill set. An ability to create strong relationships with the youth, families, and our team are a critical asset to this position. You have strong assessment skills, ability to use critical thinking, conflict resolution, flexibility, and ability to work in a high paced and acute environment. Multisite indicates the possibility of orientation and floating to the other psychiatric units in the hospital - both adult and childrens. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.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: Y
  • Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Union: AUPE AUX
  • Unit and Program: Psychiatric Emergency Supports
  • Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.67
  • Posting End Date: 19-SEP-2024
  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
  • Date Available: 25-NOV-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 11.08
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 28
  • 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:Experience with the vulnerable population is considered a required qualification. Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated interest and/or professional development in working with the vulnerable population.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.

Alberta Health Services

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2341475
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Red Deer, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned