Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Sundre; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team at the Myron Thompson Health Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive care across acute, long-term, and emergency units. You will utilize your nursing processes, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to deliver patient-centered care while working closely with a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining effective relationships with patients and their families. This position promises a fulfilling career in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program required.
• Active registration with CLPNA and current BCLS-HCP certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Accredited Practical Nurse Education Program

BCLS-HCP Certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This position is a combination of full scope practice to clients on LTC, AC and ED units in the Myron Thompson Health Centre. Duties and responsibilities are within the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) scope of practice and in collaboration with the interpersonal team. Rural nursing experience is an asset. The Myron Thompson Health Centre is an intimate team environment providing care with 14 acute care beds, 5 long term care beds, 3 flex beds and a five stretcher emergency department. We serve the Town of Sundre Alberta, the surrounding rural districts of Mountain View County and Clearwater County.

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.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Acute Care/Long Term Care/Emergency Room
Primary Location: Myron Thompson Health Centre
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.73
Posting End Date: 31-MAR-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 10-APR-2025
Temporary End Date: 03-FEB-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 44
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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:
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interprofessional team. Demonstrated understanding, patience and sensitivity in relating to patients and their families. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of courses consistent with full scope of practice, including IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration an asset. Minimum 1 to 2 years medical/surgical experience preferred.