Job Description

Your Opportunity:

If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community based setting then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an inter professional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. The LPN is responsible for their nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Home Care Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel within the Chestermere and sometimes the Strathmore area including caring for clients in their homes or in the community. Possession of a valid drivers' license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work.

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: Strathmore & Chestermere Home Care
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 01-DEC-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Two years of recent home care experience in the last five years. Advanced wound care knowledge and experience required. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with acute clients and/or long term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Experience in providing case management services. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wound, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching.

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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