Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; City of Leduc; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality care in clients' homes. In this role, you will utilize your nursing skills in a team setting, working with patients of various ages and conditions. Join the AHS team to enhance community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse program required.
• Current registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care according to AHS standards.
• Support activities of daily living for clients.
• Collaborate with health care teams to meet client needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Compassionate attitude

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to AHS policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the client's physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the client with activities of daily living and provides the client and family with relevant information and teaching. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the client. This position will be based out of the Leduc Home Care office but may provide support to home care's Suburban/Rural East team, which may include travel to other home care network offices, as required. 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.

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: Home Living Primary Location: Leduc Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 14-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: 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:

The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. Excellent organizational and time management skills. The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team setting and contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication and assessment skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as an LPN. Experience in Continuing Care. Palliative care experience. Experience with Connect Care.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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