Job Description

Your Opportunity:
This position is a combination of full scope practice to clients on LTC, AC and ED units in the Myron Thompson Health Centre. Duties and responsibilities are within College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) scope of practice and in collaboration with the interpersonal team. Rural nursing experience is an asset. The Myron Thompson Health Centre is an intimate team environment providing care with 14 acute care beds, 5 long term care beds, 3 flex beds and a five stretcher emergency department. We serve the Town of Sundre Alberta (http://www.sundre.com/) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsqd4FBKwFg), the surrounding rural districts of Mountain View County (http://www.mountainviewcounty.com/) and Clearwater County (http://www.clearwatercounty.ca/).
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.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

AC/LTC/ER

Primary Location:

Myron Thompson Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.90

Posting End Date:

02-JUN-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

01-AUG-2025

Temporary End Date:

31-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

38

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, 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:

Completion of courses consistent with full scope of practice, including IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration an asset. Minimum 1 to 2 years medical/surgical experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interprofessional team. Demonstrated understanding, patience and sensitivity in relating to patients and their families. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.