Licensed Practical Nurse

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Your Opportunity:

Support residents of Medicine Hat in their homes as part of the home care team.

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 AUXUnit and Program:Home CarePrimary Location:Medicine Hat Home CareMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.50Posting End Date:13-JUN-2022Employee Class:Regular Part TimeDate Available:28-JUN-2022Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:8Shifts per cycle:20Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $26.71Maximum Salary: $34.98Vehicle 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:

Applicable seniors health education courses an asset (NVCI, Supportive Pathways, Wound care).

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum 2 years’ experience in geriatric care. Knowledge of computer applications (Meditech/Care Manager/Microsoft Outlook).