Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at a correctional facility. As a key member of our healthcare staff, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in a secure environment while serving a vulnerable population. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough health assessments and provide direct care to patients, addressing a wide range of medical needs. Administer medications, monitor treatments, and manage chronic conditions in a correctional setting. Educate patients on health and wellness topics, fostering self-care and understanding of medical conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. Document patient care accurately and maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines. Respond to emergency situations and provide immediate care when necessary. Foster positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries in a correctional environment. Why Work Here: Enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative environment with a dedicated team. Make a meaningful impact by providing essential care to individuals in a vulnerable population. Our staff work hard but have fun together, fostering a positive and enjoyable workplace culture. Opportunity for personal and professional growth within a unique healthcare setting. If you're looking for a rewarding and dynamic nursing opportunity where your skills can truly make a difference, apply today to join our team! 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.
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: Lethbridge Correctional Healthcare
- Primary Location: Lethbridge Correctional Inst
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.72
- Posting End Date: 12-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 36
- 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:Excellent assessment skills with the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and challenging environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. Experience in adult education and the ability to educate patients on health-related topics. Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in correctional or similar settings is a plus but not required. Certified in Duty to Respond. Connect Care Experience.
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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