Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Airdrie Urgent Care Centre. The LPN will be part of an integrated team, utilizing professional knowledge and skills to provide quality patient care. Required qualifications include completion of an accredited practical nurse program and registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. This role demands strong communication and critical thinking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in practical nursing.
• Registration and practice permit with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Provide safe, quality patient-centered care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity :

Reporting to the Manager, the LPN will be a member of an integrated service delivery team, caring for patients presenting to the Airdrie Urgent Care Centre. In consultation with Physician, NP and RN colleagues, the LPN is expected to utilize professional knowledge, clinical judgment, critical thinking, technical and interpersonal skills in order to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the Urgent Care setting. It is expected that the LPN will follow established policies and procedures, be responsible and accountable to the public for his / her own practice, according to the standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Standards of Practice (2003). Strong communication and leadership skills are valued. This is a fast‑paced environment that requires critical thinking skills. The Airdrie Urgent Care Center will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will provide care for a diverse population of unscheduled patients presenting with various health conditions. The Airdrie Urgent Care is located within the Airdrie Community Health Care Centre, which offers a wide range of services including urgent care, mental health, public health and home care.

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.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years urgent care / emergency experience preferred.
• Recent rural nursing, an asset.
• Pediatric experience as asset.
• An understanding of the concepts and delivery of nursing care in an Urgent Care Centre, an asset.
• Certification in IV push medication administration preferred.