Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Adult Psychiatric Unit. This role involves collaborating with a nursing team to deliver quality care in a fast-paced environment. As an LPN, you'll observe and support patients, ensuring their safety and well-being while adhering to hospital standards. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting within the last three years.
• Ability to de-escalate unpredictable and high-risk patients.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care in an acute care environment.
• Monitor and document changes in patients' conditions.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP)

Tools

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)

Job description

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The License Practical Nurse (LPN) – Adult Psychiatric Unit 49 role includes the full scope of practice for a License Practical Nurse (LPN) in an adult acute care mental health unit. This position will work in collaboration with the entire nursing team, within a fast-paced acute care environment. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide safe and effective nursing care following hospital policies and nursing care standards. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will observe, monitor, report and document changes in the patient’s physical, mental and emotional state. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist patients with activities in daily living and provide patients and their families with relevant information and teaching. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for collaborating as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) may be required to deal with patients who at times may be aggressive, unpredictable and high risk and must be able to de-escalate patients and respond appropriately. The successful applicant with be invested in ongoing professional development, participating in a variety of learning opportunities as an ongoing awareness of best practice changes coming from Recovery Alberta as a larger system as well as outside of Recovery Alberta. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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: Y Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 49, Mental Health and Addiction Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 30-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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:

Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, critical thinking skills and strong assessment skills are required. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) certification is required or must be obtained after employment. Minimum one year of nursing experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting within the last three years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of collaborative problem-solving. Working knowledge of psychotropic medication, psychiatric disorders and therapeutic interventions. Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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