Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre has an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. As an LPN at our rural hospital, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and gain experience. Our site has a 25-bed acute care unit and a beautiful ER department. Our team provides an extensive orientation with the support of zone standardized orientations and on-site support to set you up for success. Rimbey Hospital is surrounded by beauty. The views of the “the west country” can be seen and enjoyed from the hospital. Rimbey is located near many outdoor enthusiast locations: Gull Lake, Central Alberta Raceways, and within an hour drive to many campgrounds. Whether you are looking for recreation activities for yourself or your family, our town has many opportunities with a full-service community center, arena, pool, and organized sports and activities.

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: Rimbey Acute Care/Emergency Department
Primary Location: Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.65
Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 30-JAN-2025
Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 39
Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and organizational skills. The successful applicant will be receptive to and participate in unit and site change initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

CTAS. Lead II. CAM-A and B. Trauma 101. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.