Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort McMurray is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality patient care in various clinic areas. The role involves assessing and monitoring patients, collaborating with a healthcare team, and providing education to patients and families. Ideal candidates will have practical nursing education and relevant experience in ambulatory care settings.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Recent 1 year experience in an Ambulatory Care Setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective nursing care in outpatient settings.
• Assesses, monitors, and documents changes in patients' conditions.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Accredited Practical Nurse Education Program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards within the hospital outpatient setting. Working to the full scope of practice, the LPN assesses, monitors, reports, provides appropriate interventions and documents changes in the patient's physical, mental, and emotional state. The LPN assists the patient as needed and provides the patient and family with relevant information and any teaching that may be required. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient. As part of a team, you will be working in all the clinic areas within Ambulatory Care. These include Endoscopy; Infusions; Minor surgery procedures; Dressing/Wound clinic; Stress Lab; and Visiting Specialist clinics (ENT and colposcopy); as well as assist in the Orthopedic Clinic

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: Ambulatory Care Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 30-MAY-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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:

Recent 1 year experience in an Ambulatory Care Setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Lead II course