Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Okotoks, Calgary; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in rural Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, families and communities. You will apply nursing processes with critical thinking, teach and advocate for clients, and support an integrated, holistic approach to care.

Based in the Rural South team serving Okotoks and surrounding communities, you will work within an inter-professional team, develop care plans, and adjust services as needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CARNA.
• Ability to perform manual handling up to 50 lbs and operate basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients and families in community settings.
• Lead nursing care ensuring safety, quality and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams and develop care plans.
• Maintain documentation and adapt services as client needs change.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Teaching and counseling

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred

Job description

If you are interested in working within an inter-professional team playing a key role in linking the needs of Rural Home & Community Care clients with appropriate health and community services, the...

CA$33.16–CA$43.42 hourly

If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community-based settings in rural communities, then this position will be of interest to you.The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home & C

If you are interested in working within an inter-professional team playing a key role in linking the needs of Rural Home & Community Care clients with appropriate health and community services, then this Registered Nurse position will be of interest to you. Based on the Continuing Care Case Management Competency Framework you demonstrate ability in the areas of personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, facilitating creative thinking, communicating and building relationships. Using a person-centered approach, you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. In collaboration with the client/family you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization. Please note that this position supports the communities 46km SE of the Calgary City Limits and or 80km NE of the City Limits of Lethbridge. The Rural South team is comprised of Diamond Valley, Okotoks, High River, Nanton, Claresholm and Vulcan. The farthest site is 160km south of the city.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $ to $ per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article or (ii), as applicable.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Handling, moving and lifting heavy or awkward equipment and/or individuals are required. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation. Intermediate level of computer skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong interpersonal skills. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling upwards to 50 Ibs) as a regular part of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Minimum of two years current nursing experience with one year in a community-based setting preferred. Recent experience working with acute clients and/or long‑term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Home & Community Care experience preferred.