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Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Medical Outpatient Unit/3A Adult Day Medicine at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and Kaye Edmonton Clinic. You will provide direct patient care, assess and educate, and work with an interprofessional team in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Responsibilities include IV infusions, CVAD care, phlebotomy, wound care, and chemotherapy administration with OPREP certification; strong de-escalation and
The successful candidate will report to the Clinic Manager of the Medical Outpatient Unit located at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and the Adult Day Medicine located at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. The incumbent will be required to work at both locations. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care by providing direct care and by delegating care to other appropriate personnel to maintain unit flow. The LPN assesses patient/family education needs and plans, implements, and evaluates education strategies. These are very fast paced and high-volume clinics with multiple competing demands, and the LPN must be able to respond to adverse patient events quickly and competently. Care is provided to a variety of patients from different adult specialties requiring IV Infusions such as chemotherapy, transfusion of blood components/products, and specialty therapies. The LPN must be competent in several medical procedures including but not limited to maintenance and care of Central Vascular Access Devices (CVADS) including blood withdrawal and occlusion management, therapeutic phlebotomy and complex wound care. The incumbent must possess strong de-escalation/conflict management skills. The LPN must be able to stand for long periods, have strong time management skills, and be able to prioritize and work well under pressure. The nurse must also be able to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and colleagues.
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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Physical ability to perform CPR on Adult Clients is required.Must be able to lift and carry 10-15 kg regularly.Must be able to participate and perform hands on care of patients (i.e., transfers, bariatric client assistance, bending, twisting stooping) and to fulfill job requirements including but not limited to reaching above shoulders frequently, looking up frequently, long periods of keyboarding, walking long distances, and standing for prolonged periods of time.Minimum of recent (within 2 years) adult acute care experience in Medicine or Surgery or ambulatory infusion clinic required.Competent in Peripheral Intravenous Access, Care and Maintenance of Central Venous Access Device is required.Recent (within 2 years) wound care assessment and management skills are required.Competency (within 2 years) experience in administering chemotherapy via intravenous, oral, and subcutaneous routes with OPREP certification required.Connect Care experience is required, preference is Ambulatory Shared Clinic Nurse and Oncology/Hematology Infusion/Clinic Nurse.Must have excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to participate as an interdisciplinary team member.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in performing therapeutic phlebotomy.Experience in administration of SCIG.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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