Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Brooks; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to ensure quality patient care in a dynamic acute care environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and skills in critical thinking and collaborative practice, contributing to a team dedicated to patient well-being. Opportunities exist within a vibrant community, offering both professional growth and a fulfilling work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in adult med/surg nursing within the last 2 years.
• Experience with non-violent crisis intervention preferred.
• Understanding of collaborative care in acute care setting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care under hospital policies and standards.
• Monitor and document changes in patient states and assist with daily activities.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certificate

Tools

IV Certification

Level 1 CVC

Epidural Certification

PCA Certification

Narcan Certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Brooks Acute Care is a 28 bed unit providing care to medical/surgical patients received from the emergency department, transferred from regional/tertiary facility, home or operating room. This environment is suitable for an LPN who has recent medical/surgical, maternity or emergency room experience. As a member of the CoAct team, you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and families. The LPN provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patient's physical, mental, and emotional state and assists the patient with activities of daily living. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of the patient. Brooks is one of fastest growing communities in Alberta with a multi-cultural flavor unique to other municipalities. Residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities including camping, boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, water skiing (water sports) ice fishing and skating in winter, just to name a few.

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: Primary Care Alberta: Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Acute Care Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 12-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $27.58 Maximum Salary: $36.13 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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 one (1) year experience in adult med/surg nursing; experience within the last 2 years. Non-violent Crisis Intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Current IV, Level 1 CVC, epidural, PCA, Narcan and IV Direct certifications. NRP, STORK, ACORN preferred.