Job Description

Your Opportunity:Vermilion\'s Home Care team is looking for a compassionate and caring Licensed Practical Nurse. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in your community by collaborating in the delivery of holistic, client and family center care. Working within the full scope of practice and according to home care policies and procedures, you will need strong assessment skills and clinical expertise to deliver quality nursing care within the catchment area of Vermilion Home care from the Saskatchewan border to Innisfree and from the county of Wainwright border to Tullaby Lake. Also, it will entail wound care and Ostomy management, as well as drains, pics, vacs etc. although full training provides so prior experience is desirable but not essential. Vermilion is a thriving community of 4150, approximately 60 kilometers west of Lloydminster and 192 kilometers east of Edmonton. Community Economic Development is a high priority for the Town of Vermilion. Furthermore, the picturesque community boasts murals, unique gardens and an outdoor community oven all part of our award-winning brand New Ideas For Living. The town also possesses an aquatic center and regional center alongside a good life center providing Live it, Learn it and Take it to the next level. The Town of Vermilion and its residents live the good life and would like to share this commitment with the world.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 Care
• Primary Location: Vermilion Prov. Bldg
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2024
• Temporary End Date: 03-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

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:Previous experience in Home Care or Acute Care within the last 5 years. Valid driver\'s license and a vehicle are required. Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge and experience with wound care, CVAD and palliative care.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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