Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a community-based position in Home Care. The role involves direct nursing care, managing client assessments, and coordinating care plans while utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The position requires travel up to 100 km daily and engagement with clients in various settings, making it essential for a candidate to possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Minimum of two years current nursing experience in an Acute Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and determine service options effectively.
• Provide direct nursing care and manage an assigned caseload.
• Perform nursing interventions in a variety of community settings.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Tools

Clinical electronic device use

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community-based setting, then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. Working as a Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for assigned caseloads with the primary responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, care planning, and coordination of transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to the client need. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel up to 100 km/day caring for clients in their homes or in Rural community. You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone. Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping and carrying equipment is required throughout the shift.

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.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Integrated Home Care Primary Location: Airdrie Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 13-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 23-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $27.58 Maximum Salary: $36.13 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of two years current nursing experience in an Acute Care setting. Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, & IV (HPTP) therapy. Knowledge, skill, ability and willingness to work to full scope of practice. Commitment to continuous learning relevant to LPN practice. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the practice of conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments, care planning and service delivery. Ability to utilize critical inquiry to assess, plan and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on client outcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic use of technology and competency in computer, clinical electronic device use, and electronic documentation. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation within the past year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPNs. Recent work experience in a community-based setting, Home Care experience preferred. Experience working with complex chronic disease(s) and Palliative clients. Experience in Case management practice and completion of the McMaster AHS Case Management education. Advanced wound care certificate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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