Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Medical/Surgical In-patient Unit
- Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.63
- Posting End Date: 01-NOV-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 11-NOV-2024
- Temporary End Date: 15-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.25
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 13
- 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:Successful completion of CLPNA modules – Standards of Practice on Restricted Activities and Advanced Practice as well as certifications in required competencies. Basic keyboarding/computer skills required. Excellent communication skills required. The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to work well independently and within a team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment, involving constant walking, bending, and lifting 50 lbs. or over.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working within the CoACT framework and Connect Care experience preferred. Experience in care of medical, post-operative surgical, orthopedic, and Subacute patients is desired. ACLS certification favored. IV Therapy and PICC certification preferred. Must have at least 1 year of acute 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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