Licensed Practical Nurse – Alberta Health Services

Title of the Job: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Manager of the NECHC Ambulatory Clinics, the incumbent will work with patients of all ages and their families of Northeast Edmonton. Population served can be from high-risk social determinants of health, new Canadians. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for the management of the patient throughout the clinic visits. Will be in consult with the Physician, Nurse Practitioner and other Healthcare team members to provide best possible care options. The nature of this clinic allows for the LPN to use critical thinking skills and experience to provide best possible care for the patients.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: OP Parenteral IV Therapy
• Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 31-OCT-2024
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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:Minimum of 2 years, recent experience (within the last 3-5 years), in an Ambulatory Care/Outpatient/IV Therapy setting is required. Training and experience utilizing Connect Care; both for scheduling and EMR. Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment, constant walking, lifting and bending necessary. Comprehensive patient assessment and decision making. Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and independence of working to full scope of practice. Proficiency with IV initiation and maintenance required. Strong critical thinking skills, along with demonstrated time-management and organization skills. Wound Care experience required. Preferred Qualifications:Work experience in an IV Therapy or acute care setting. Experience in a Women’s Health Clinic.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.

Company Name: Alberta Health Services

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