Licensed Practical Nurse - Palliative

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Case Manager role in Didsbury. The LPN will assess client needs and coordinate care for palliative clients in their homes. This position requires travel, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have home care experience and be skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years current nursing experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, & IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs, determine service needs, and care planning.
• Travel up to 100 km/day for client care in home settings.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Tools

Electronic Documentation

Job description

Your Opportunity:

If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community based setting then this position will be of interest to you. Working as a Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for assigned caseloads with the primary responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, care planning, and coordination of transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to the client need. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel up to 100 km/day caring for clients in their homes or in Rural community. Possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position. You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone. Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping and carrying equipment is required throughout the shift. This specific position is looking for an LPN with Home Care experience and someone caring, kind and with a passion for caring for palliative clients. The LPN would be seeing clients in their home setting assisting with care and primarily assisting with case management of end-of-life clients in all our Didsbury Home Care Communities. This includes the towns of Didsbury, Carstairs, Crossfield and surrounding rural areas. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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: N Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Integrated Home Care- Didsbury Primary Location: Didsbury Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-JUN-2025 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $27.58 Maximum Salary: $36.13 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Minimum of two years current nursing experience in an Acute Care setting. Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, & IV (HPTP) therapy. Knowledge, skill, ability and willingness to work to full scope of practice. Commitment to continuous learning relevant to LPN practice. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in the practice of conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments, care planning and service delivery. Ability to utilize critical inquiry to assess, plan and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on client outcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic use of technology and competency in computer, clinical electronic device use, and electronic documentation. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation within the past year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPN’s. Recent work experience in a community-based setting, Home Care experience preferred. Experience working with complex chronic disease(s) and Palliative clients. Experience in Case management practice and completion of the McMaster AHS Case Management education. Advanced wound care certificate.