Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Alberta Health Services
Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity at the Strathcona Community Hospital. This facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department, and a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging services. The Licensed Practical Nurse position is the ‘front line’ representative in delivering care within the IV Therapy/Ambulatory Care Clinics. Based on a primary health care model, the incumbent functions within a multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing related duties in accordance with clinical policies and standards. The incumbent must have strong judgement and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to participate in inter-professional collaboration.
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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Article 14.01 in the AHS/AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Care Collective Agreement, Licensed Practical Nurses shall be paid $27.04/hour - $35.42/hour ($27.58/hour ¿ $36.13/hour effective April 1, 2023).
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: OP Parenteral IV Therapy
- Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 03-JUL-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.04
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Licensed 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:Successful completion of an approved post-basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position (e.g. IV start, IM/IV/SC medication administration, etc.). Training and experience utilizing Connect Care; both for scheduling and EMR. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Proven ability to work within a team environment and effectively contribute to patient planning. Strong assessment and communication skills (verbal and written).
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year Acute Care/Ambulatory experience an asset. Preference will be given to those with recent IV Therapy experience.
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