Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Unit Manager or delegate - Children, Youth & Families - Addiction and Mental Health - the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of a multidisciplinary team providing nursing care to children and adolescents who are coping with a mental illness. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients and works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to meet patient’s total needs. The LPN maintains competent practice and provides nursing care according to the Licensed Practical Nurses Professional Regulation. The successful incumbent will be expected to be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of a multidisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful multidisciplinary environment. Effective communication with a patient focused orientation. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrated commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own nursing practice. Demonstrating behaviors consistent with the values of AHS: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.
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: Y
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 301, Tertiary Child Inpatient Program
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.75
- Posting End Date: 12-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 25-AUG-2025
- Temporary End Date: 23-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 5.75, 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 4, 6
- Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- 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:Within the last 5 years, a minimum of at least two years’ experience working in a children’s mental health and/or addictions care setting. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of DSMV-TR. Excellent critical thinking, clinical judgment and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary team environment. Current certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention preferred.
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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