Licensed Practical Nurse Interventionist – Wound Clinic
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Integrated Home Care – Consult and Treat Team
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 22-NOV-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.58
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:Min 3 years experience with Integrated Home Care required. Current experience (within 2 years) with skin and wound care management (including IHC courses) Minimum of two years current licensed practical nursing experience There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. Requires travel to care for clients in their homes or in the community. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job. For example: A push/pull of up to 50lbs for compression therapy on a regular basis is an expectation of this job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work.
Preferred Qualifications:Completion of a post-basic Medication Admin Course for LPN’s, Recent work experience in a community-based setting, Home Care experience preferred. Experience in case management practice and completion of McMaster AHS Case Management, A keen interest in wound care and a willingness to acquire expertise through education and training. Ability to perform all work-related duties in accordance with regulated legislature education 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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