Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a busy Acute Medical Cardiology Inpatient Unit. The LPN will engage in a full practice scope, providing quality patient care and collaborating within a dynamic healthcare team. Important qualifications include practical nursing education and BCLS certification. This role offers a chance to develop valuable skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of recent Adult Acute Cardiology Medicine experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-sedentary environment.
• Experience in a collaborative team setting (CoACT).

Responsibilities

• Observes, monitors, and documents changes in patient's condition.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver quality care.
• Provides care for patients with a variety of ambulation needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Full Scope of Practice on a busy Acute Medical Cardiology Inpatient Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on Unit 71 observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the patient with activities of daily living and provides the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. Working as part of a care hub, the LPN is responsible to collaborate with other members of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient. The LPN is expected to provide safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the medical portfolio. All staff must be able to think critically and respond to emergency situations. This position is a great opportunity to work at full scope of practice, to develop a broad knowledge base and a solid clinical nursing foundation as well as provide care in a collaborative work environment. This position requires candidates to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities.

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: Unit 71 - Cardiac Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 21-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:

6 months of recent Adult Acute Cardiology Medicine. Demonstrated ability to work at full scope of practice. Strong communication skills are essential. Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-sedentary work environment. Able to handle the physical demands of the position, including but not limited to walking, bending, push/pull, lifting and standing for extended periods of the shift. Experience working in a collaborative team environment (CoACT). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Telemetry/Dysrhythmia certification within the last 2 years. Central Venous Access Device certification. Patient Controlled Analgesia certification. Experience with Chest Tubes/pleural drainage devices. Connect Care experience. A demonstrated ability to work with seniors and patients with responsive behaviors / cognitive impairment.

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