Licensed Practical Nurse
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 4F4, Eating Disorders Program
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-MAR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.58
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Minimum 2 years of experience in an inpatient practice setting. Working knowledge of concurrent disorders, risk assessments, safety plans, psychotropic medications and mental status assessments. Working knowledge of client and family centered care principles. A working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and Health Information Act.
Preferred Qualifications:Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI/NCI) certification. Experience in mental health and addictions practice settings. Experience managing the medical complications that could arise with eating disorders and ability to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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