Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Attention Licensed Practical Nurses! Relocate to Rimbey and you may qualify for a $10 000 incentive. Visit rcif-alberta.ca for more details. Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre has an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. As an LPN at our rural hospital, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and gain experience. Our site has a 25-bed acute care unit and a beautiful ER department. Our team provides an extensive orientation with the support of zone standardized orientations and on-site support to set you up for success. Rimbey hospital is surrounded by beauty. The views of the \xe2\x80\x9cthe west country\xe2\x80\x9d can be seen and enjoyed from the hospital. Rimbey is located near many outdoor enthusiast locations: Gull Lake, Central Alberta Raceways, and within an hour drive to many campgrounds. Whether you are looking for recreation activities for yourself or your family, our town has many opportunities with a full-service community center, arena, pool, and organized sports and activities.

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: Acute Care; Emergency
• Primary Location: Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 15-JAN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 25-JAN-2024
• Temporary End Date: 02-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 43
• 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:

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:

CTAS. Lead II. CAM-B. IV Direct. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

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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