Job Description

Your Opportunity:Living in a small town that\'s close to a big city offers the best of all worlds. The Town of Redwater is situated in beautiful northern Alberta, one hour north of Edmonton. For residents who enjoy a busy lifestyle, we offer outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, an outdoor swimming pool, and the sand hills natural area for a great ATV ride! If the indoors is more for you, we have a multi-use recreational facility that will meet all your needs! Your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse will improve the lives of Albertans, providing patient- and family-centered care across the life span through your work in the areas of Emergency, Acute Care and Long-Term Care.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: Emergency, Acute Care, Long-Term Care
• Primary Location: Redwater Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 15-JUL-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 25-JUL-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 20
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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 working as an LPN in a rural acute care/ emergency assignment is preferred. Demonstrated excellent assessment, organization and patient care skills required along with the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating priorities and workloads. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills. Must be able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Ability to work shift work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. An excellent attendance record, reliability, and personal suitability must be demonstrated through employment references. 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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