Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Area E (Beaverdell/West Boundary); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a rural opportunity. The role involves patient care in both acute care and emergency settings, offering a chance to engage deeply with patients and families. Candidates should have an accredited practical nurse education, be registered with CLPNA, and possess leadership and interpersonal skills. This position provides a unique community-focused environment with potential loan forgiveness options.

Qualifications

• 1-year recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to tolerate physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Lead assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Engage in health promotion and chronic disease management.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with interprofessional teams

Leadership in nursing

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active registration with CLPNA

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: Nestled 58kms southwest of Calgary in beautiful Diamond Valley, Alberta, the vibrant Oilfields General Hospital offers an excellent rural nursing opportunity in a unique and diverse Alberta Health Services care facility. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Acute Care works in a Patient Family Centered Care environment that focuses on meeting the comprehensive and complex care needs of the patients and their families in a home like setting. Along with working on the 15-bed medical unit the LPN will be working in the Emergency Department. The LPN will work collaboratively with a variety of disciplines including RNs, Health Care Aides, Rehabilitation Staff, Recreation Therapy, Pharmacy and the Physicians group with the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health. The LPN provides leadership through assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of patient care. The LPN actively engages in health promotion, chronic disease management and enhancing the patient’s activities of daily living. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while collaborating with interprofessional teams in acute care and emergency settings.
• Lead and participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Engage in health promotion, chronic disease management and activities of daily living for patients and families.
• Collaborate with RNs, Health Care Aides, Rehabilitation Staff, Recreation Therapy, Pharmacy and Physicians to promote, maintain or restore health.

Qualifications

• 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: 1-year recent experience up to full time equivalent in a similar acute care setting. Demonstrated Nursing experience in a leadership role. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a care team. Demonstrated critical thinking, effective decision making and conflict resolution skills. The LPN requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.
• Preferred Qualifications: 1-year recent experience up to full time equivalent working in an emergency department. 1-2 years Nursing Experience in an Adult Clinical Care Setting. Demonstrated Palliative Care experience. Demonstrated education and experience with wound care. Current ACLS.

Application

To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.