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Alberta Health Services in the Lethbridge area seeks an Integrated Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse to join our community-based team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager, delivering services in clients' homes or suitable settings.
You will report to the Lethbridge Integrated Home Care Manager, work with AUPE AUX, and participate in a rotating shift pattern with days, evenings and weekends.
As an Integrated Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse in the Lethbridge area, you will report to one of the Lethbridge Integrated Home Care Managers and will be responsible for organizing and managing your time for a variety of visits assigned throughout your shift. You will be asked to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in consultation with the Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community and will provide direct care in partnership with clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment. You will have good interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate professional boundaries and respectful interactions when caring for the clients in alignment with the shared vision and values of Assisted Living Alberta.
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 organization's shared vision and values.
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).
Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum two years’ experience within the last five years of Home Care experience Possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes Experience in Home Parental Therapy (HPT), wound, skin and ostomy care palliative support and client teaching. Effective oral and written communication. Working independently and as member of a team. Working with people in a health care environment with professionalism and respect. Positive approach and good listening skills in dealing with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity. Ability to perform all assigned tasks and direct clinical care including but not limited to: Constant adjustment of position (sit/stand) throughout the shift. Physical exertion includes bending/walking/sitting or standing for long periods of time. Keyboarding/moussing documentations for prolonged periods of time. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.
Knowledge of the EPIC-Connect care system.
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.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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