Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services

Red Deer

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Do you have a passion for providing collaborative care on an acute care medical unit with a specialty in renal medicine and managing new and complex diabetics? We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse who can demonstrate past practice of excellence in nursing care delivery, interpersonal and patient and family centered care.

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.

Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Unit 31 - Nephrology/Diabetes/General Medicine
Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.65
Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2024
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 31-OCT-2024
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 13
Shift Pattern: Evenings, 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:

We require a self-directed individual with a positive attitude, and demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, evidenced by performance appraisals, work experience and reference checks. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of a collaborative care health care team on a 36-bed renal medicine, diabetes and general medicine unit working to full scope of practice with critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. Applicants must also be up to full scope of practice. Please note: All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health and Public Health LPN, RN and RPN applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position, as resumes are not kept on file.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in acute care within the last three years essential, immediate past experience on medical units preferred. Preference will be given for experience providing care and teaching to renal and diabetic patients and to those who have PD experience.