Licensed Practical Nurse

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Your Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to Alberta Health Services (AHS) policies, procedures and nursing standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN assesses, observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the client’s physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the client with activities of daily living and provides the client and family with relevant information and teaching. The LPN provides teaching, support and assignment of care to other team members. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team within and outside of AHS, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the client. This position will be based out of the Strathcona Home Care office, but will provide support to home care’s Suburban/ Rural East team, which will include travel to the other home care network offices, as required.

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 NurseUnion:AUPE AUXDepartment:Home Nursing 6BPrimary Location:Strathcona County Health CtrMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date:07-SEP-2021Employee Class:Casual/ReliefDate Available:31-MAY-2021Hours per Shift:VariedLength of Shift in weeks:VariedShifts per cycle:VariedShift Pattern:Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off:OtherMinimum Salary: $26.45Maximum Salary: $34.63Vehicle Requirement:Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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:

Previous experience as an LPN. - Computer experience including word and outlook. - The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. - The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team setting and contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include single family dwellings, condominiums, and/ or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carrying medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Home Care experience. Meditech experience will be an asset.