Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Mental Health Services Adult Inpatient Program. The role involves working collaboratively within an interprofessional team to provide quality care, perform assessments, and ensure client needs are met. Candidates must have a valid CLPNA registration and experience in mental health.

Benefits

Temporary part-time benefits

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with CLPNA.
• Completion of an accredited practical nurse program is required.
• Experience in mental health and addictions is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in delivering care to meet clients' needs.
• Perform nursing assessments and monitor health status.
• Document and report changes in health condition.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Within the Mental Health Services Adult Inpatient Program, reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is working within their scope of practice collaborate on the delivery of care to meet the needs of clients. The Licensed Practical Nurse – Cascade provides restricted activities and care within the full scope of practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) assessment and Monitoring: Performing and contributing to the initial and ongoing nursing assessment of assigned clients. Documenting health information from objective/subjective sources to identify client health needs. Collecting, documenting, reporting and monitoring changes in health status using critical judgment skills.

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: Y Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Cascade Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 15-JUN-2025 Temporary End Date: 12-MAY-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 15 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:

Mental Health And Addictions Experience Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.