Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to Alberta Health Services (AHS) policies, procedures and nursing standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN assesses, observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the client\'s physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the client with activities of daily living and provides the client and family with relevant information and teaching. The LPN provides teaching, support and assignment of care to other team members. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team within and outside of AHS, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the client. This position will be based out of the Westview office, but may provide support to home care\'s Suburban/Rural West team, which may include travel to the other home care network offices, as required. 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: Home Living
• Primary Location: Westview Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 20-MAR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-MAR-2023
• Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 54
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.04
• Maximum Salary: $35.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

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:

Successful completion of a recognized Practical Nursing educational program (diploma or certificate in Practical Nursing) is required. Computer experience including word and outlook is required. The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team setting and contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. The successful candidate will work independently in clients\' homes, which could include single family dwellings, condominiums, and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carrying medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs. Preferred Qualifications:

Home Care experience preferred. Meditech experience will be an asset.

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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