Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Whitecourt, where you'll utilize your nursing skills to provide exceptional patient care. This role emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, ensuring that every patient receives quality, family-centered care. With a focus on acute and emergency care, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking in care delivery.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Education

Accredited Practical Nurse Education Program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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.

Areas of Focus:

• Acute Care Alberta
• Primary Care Alberta
• Recovery Alberta

Position Details:

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute, Emergency
• Primary Location: Whitecourt Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 02-MAY-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-MAY-2025
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.