Licensed Practical Nurse
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: 3A General Surgery
- Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 25-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- 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:Must be current with CLPNA licensing, CLPNA restricted activities and advanced practice modules, as well as AHS and unit specific modules and competencies (such as CAD pumps, vac dressing changes and wound management, drains - jackson pratt/hemovac, ostomies, foley catheters, CBI's. 2-3 years of recent surgical experience or preceptored on a surgical unit. Must be able to adapt to fluctuating workloads, self-directed, organized, able to prioritize and have excellent communication skills (both for patient teaching and working as part of a team. Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills, must be respectful, tactful and courteous in behavior. Applicants must be physically able to perform all duties listed in the Surgical Nurse Job Description and Hazard Assessment Control Worksheet (HIAC) including "working conditions". Extended periods of sitting and standing are required. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, good listening skills and ability to accurately and effectively communicate verbally, on the computer and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:2-3 years of recent medical/surgical experience or recent preceptorship on a surgical unit preferred. Knowledge in standards of practice as it relates to the gastroenterology environment an asset.
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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