Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

Alberta Health Services; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Renal Dialysis team in Wetaskiwin. The LPN will engage in delivering high-quality patient care while collaborating with healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care tailored to individuals with renal conditions, maintaining a patient-centered approach. This part-time position offers a valuable opportunity to develop your nursing skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited LPN program required.
• Active registration with CLPNA needed.
• 1-2 years recent Adult Acute Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care for renal failure patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of patient care.

Skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

First Aid Certification (BCLS-HCP)

Hemodialysis Training

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

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Your Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity in our program for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North program. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Decisions are made in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides patient and family centered care to acute and chronic renal failure patient populations. The LPN will practice within the guidelines and philosophy of the AKC. You will be encouraged and be expected to work at your full scope of practice and provide a variety of nursing duties in accordance with current policies and nursing care standards. 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 unit or program 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. This position is based in the Wetaskiwin Hemodialysis Unit.

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: LPN - Renal Dialysis Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Wetaskiwin Hemodialysis - Alberta Kidney Care North Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 08-MAY-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 18-MAY-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $27.89 Maximum Salary: $36.48 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed 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:

Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Must have Physical Assessment, IV Therapy and Medication Administration course. Must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg). Proof of successful completion of the CLPNA Administering Blood or Blood Products module is required if you were a graduate prior to June 2022. Basic computer skills required. The AKC –N program requires candidates to complete/pass Hemodialysis Training. Candidates with previous experience will be required to complete Hemodialysis Training as per Manager/Educators discretion. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive 4 week full-time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full-time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full time buddy shifts. Upon successful completion of the orientation the LPN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 weeks of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager. Required to attend 1-day mandatory post orientation (3 Months Post) in person for Edmonton zone employees and via zoom for outside of the Edmonton Zone employees. Advanced Practice Standards 3-10 & 16-17 required (found in the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses – 5th Edition on the CLPNA website).

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1-2 years recent Adult Acute Care experience. Recent acute and chronic hemodialysis and/or nephrology nursing experience.

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