Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Town of Manning; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Manning Community Health Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct patient care, collaborating with a healthcare team, and participating in patient education and discharge planning. Candidates must have completed an accredited practical nurse education program and hold active registration with CLPNA. This position involves shift work in a rural healthcare setting, offering a unique opportunity to develop a solid nursing foundation.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 per year

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is required.
• Completion of an accredited practical nurse program is essential.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support functions.
• Collaborate within a health care team using nursing processes.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide patient education.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CLPNA

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: This position is located in Manning, Alberta, 6 hours north of Edmonton. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Manning Community Health Centre is an integral member of the patient care team in a combined facility including Acute Care, Emergency and Long Term Care. The LPN provides direct patient care and support functions consistent with the Licensed Practical Nurse Standards. The LPN is responsible to the Care Manager and works under the direction and guidance of the Staff Nurse. Working in a rural, combined facility offers the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge base and solid nursing foundation. Manning is situated along the Notikewin River and serves the local agriculture, forestry and gas industries. A Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 per year is available for eligible hours, payable at the basic pay rate."

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support functions consistent with Licensed Practical Nurse Standards.
• Work under the direction of the Care Manager and Staff Nurse within a Rural/Community Health Centre setting.
• Collaborate as part of an interprofessional health care team using nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• participate in discharge planning and provide patient and family education as 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 Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, co-workers, and the public.
• Accountable for nursing care within the scope of legislation and professional standards; integrity, initiative and sound judgment.
• Commitment to a positive work environment; ability to provide teaching and emotional support to patients and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; contribute to case conferences, nursing care and discharge planning.
• Observe and assess patient conditions, monitor and document changes, and respond appropriately.
• Assist with transfers, equipment moves, and maintain physical activity requirements during shifts.
• Provide orientation for new staff following established checklists and maintain ongoing competency through learning and experience.
• Must be able to work shift work and possess basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• As Required.