Job Description

Your Opportunity:LPN positions at acute care at Strathmore hospital will be performed in an environment that will challenge the ability to balance varying patient acuity levels and priorities. You will participate in the provision of health care to patients in Acute Care which includes medical/surgical and palliative care patients. The LPN role is responsible for the assessment, planning, care provision and evaluation of the patient in Acute Care. Must be able to work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team, have the ability to assess, coordinate, administer and evaluate provision of health services. Demonstration of current nursing knowledge, efficiency, communication and team skills are required. You will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families in a diverse population, focusing on and integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. You will accept responsibility for continuing competences through ongoing professional development, including participation in education and orientation and continuous quality improvement activities. You will follow nursing standards/protocols as required. You are aware that the LPN position requires physical demands including lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment up to a frequent basis. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her own practice according to the standards defined by CLPNA.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
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-AUG-2024
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 16-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• 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:Current nursing experience. Current certification in IV Therapy. Excellent computer skills. Preferred Qualifications:CTAS. Experience or education in caring for cardiac monitored patients. Dementia Education. Experience in caring for the elderly. ER experience. Rural experience. Acute care experience. Certification in CVC.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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