Licensed Practical Nurse

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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:PCU 3B Spinal Cord Neurology RPrimary Location:Glenrose Rehabilitation HspMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date:07-SEP-2021Temporary Employee Class:Temp F/T BenefitsDate Available:27-SEP-2021Temporary End Date:28-MAR-2022Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:4Shifts per cycle:20Shift Pattern:Days, Nights, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $26.45Maximum Salary: $34.63Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

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:

Two years recent experience in neurosciences, acute care, or spinal cord injury rehabilitation. The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. Ability to frequently transfer, mobilize, and reposition patients requiring varying levels of assistance using It’s Your Move principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required