Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Eckville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will leverage your nursing skills and critical thinking to provide exceptional patient care in the community. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering family-centered services while adhering to health care standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to quality care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse program and active registration with CLPNA.
• Minimum of two years' home care experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care in home care settings.
• Utilize nursing processes and collaborate with the interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Practical Nurse Education Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider

Tools

Meditech PCS

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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.

Primary Care Alberta:

Recovery Alberta:

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Home Care

Primary Location: Eckville Community Health Center

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 27-MAR-2025

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 06-APR-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: Other

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:

Minimum of two years' experience within the last five years of Home Care experience, although skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal. Experience in providing case management services with knowledge of Meditech PCS and service authorizations. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wounds, lower limb assessments, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching. Aware of Continuing Care Health Service Standards and ability to practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.