Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
"If you are an LPN looking to enhance your skills and specialize in acute neuroscience care, Unit 112 at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is the place for you! Located on the 11th floor, the unit offers stunning views of downtown Calgary, the river valley, and the Rocky Mountains. Unit 112 is a fast-paced, 28-bed cardiac monitored unit within Alberta Health Services, providing specialized care for acute strokes, brain injuries, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological issues. As a hyperacute neuroscience/neurosurgery LPN, you will work to your full scope of practice, providing nursing care for patients and families in a team-oriented environment. Our multidisciplinary team includes NP’s, Nurse Clinicians, LPN’s, HCA’s, MD’s, OT, PT, SW, dieticians, and pharmacists, emphasizing strong inter-professional communication and teamwork. Unit 112 offers advancement opportunities such as hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, vasoactive medication administration, and specialized care for external ventricular drains, acute stroke management, spinal cord injuries, and other acute neurological issues. For new graduates, we provide a comprehensive orientation and mentoring program. The FMC campus offers various amenities to support staff wellbeing, including shops like Starbucks, Good Earth, and Tim Hortons. Additional amenities include a staff fitness center, scenic river walks, proximity to the University District, and a new staff wellness patio."
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.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 112 Hyperacute Neurosurgery
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.71
- Posting End Date: 07-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 17-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 17-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- 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:To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:One to two years’ experience in an acute post-operative / surgical setting. Recent neuroscience/neurosurgical nursing experience. Cardiac monitoring experience. Previous experience orientating new staff or preceptoring students. Previous 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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