Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team! As a LPN, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in the support of an integrated holistic approach to the patient\'s health care, health promotion and health maintenance. Working in a rural community will grow your nursing skills and challenge your ability to balance varying levels of patient acuity and priorities. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe quality care following the policies and guidelines of AHS. You will serve a diverse patient population with a continual focus on the core values of AHS - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety. As part of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated health care professionals, you will be expected to utilize your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide direct patient and family centered care to patients across the life span. You will also demonstrate a professional and positive attitude with excellent communication while prioritizing multiple demands. Central Alberta is bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the west and the Saskatchewan border to the east. Rich in farmland and natural resources, Central Alberta has lots of opportunity to flourish in its diversified economy. With lovely small towns and cities, it\'s the perfect place to raise your family and become part of a close-knit community. Take a horseback trail ride under the skilled guidance of a local ranch hand or take a paddle down one of our many rivers and lakes. Attend a summer festival or a winter carnival or spend hours in a sunflower maze or a u-pick garden, experiencing a wide range of multi-seasonal activities. Working in central Alberta offers the best of both worlds. It\'s beautiful, peaceful and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career.

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: Rimbey Acute Care/Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.65
• Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 39
• 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:

Ability to function capably in a busy acute care and ER. Ability to manage admissions/discharges and prioritize care needs for an Acute Medical population. Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and organizational skills. The successful applicant will be receptive to and participate in unit and site change initiatives. Preferred Qualifications:

2 years recent acute care and ER experience preferred. CTAS, Lead II, CAM-A, CAM-B, Trauma 101, and pediatric building blocks are 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.

Alberta Health Services