Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
In collaboration with a strong multidisciplinary health care team, the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) on Unit 102 provides holistic care to the general surgery/surgical oncology patient. Working to full scope of practice, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families. Unit 102 is a fast paced unit, which requires the LPN to be confident in their competencies and surgical nursing knowledge.
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: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 102, General Surgery/Surgical Oncology
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-JUN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:TPN/TNA experience in line with scope of practice from CLPNA. Blood administration experience in line with scope of practice from CLPN. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and accountability. Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills. Commitment to working within a dynamic healthcare team interested in advancing the care of surgical patients. Ability to manage multiple demands and changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent (in the past 3 years) minimum 12 months General Surgery Experience. Recent (in the past 5 years) minimum 3 years of Inpatient Acute care experience. Knowledge of Connect Care. CVC experience in line with scope of practice from CLPNA. TF, J tubes, NG, silastic experience. Ostomy and wound care experience. Drains – maintenance and removal. CoAct 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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