Licensed Practical Nurse

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Your Opportunity:

There is an exciting opportunity to join our Child & Adolescent Addictions and Mental Health Team! We are looking to add a team of experienced Licensed Practical Nurse professionals to support the stabilization and treatment of children and youth in central zone. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support our young clients and their families through the path of care continuum. They will be responsible for daily care to our patients, liaising with the families and medical team, and being a part of the overall treatment team. Red Deer has an overarching Children’s Team focus, supporting all other programs in the portfolio as needed. Multisite is listed to include Step Up Step Down (24 Michener Street), PChAD (Youth Detox and Stabilization) at Michener Bend, the outpatient clinic in Red Deer (currently at the provincial building downtown), Unit 39 at Red Deer Regional Hospital and any other future programs. Your home site will be Unit 39 with expectation of orientation and shift coverage at all sites in the portfolio. Please note, shifts at Step Up Step Down are 11.25 hours in length. You understand the complex relationships between the youth’s physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and spiritual health. You will be patient centered and family centered in your care practices, following AHS Values and Policies. As an RPN, you will provide mentorship and leadership within the team environment based on your scope of practice and skill set. An ability to create strong relationships with the youth, families, and our team are a critical asset to this position. You have strong assessment skills, ability to use critical thinking, flexibility, and ability to work in a high paced and acute environment.

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:CZ RD REG HOSP Mntl Well ProgPrimary Location:Red Deer Regional HospitalMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date:26-OCT-2021Employee Class:Casual/ReliefDate Available:08-NOV-2021Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:12Shifts per cycle:VariesShift Pattern:Days, Evenings, Nights, WeekendsDays Off:OtherMinimum 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.