Licensed Practical Nurse - #170067

Alberta Health Services


Date: 1 week ago
City: Lacombe, AB
Contract type: Part time
Your Opportunity:

Lacombe Continuing Care Facility is a 73-bed unit, including some Medically Complex Care beds, that provides personal care to residents under the direction of a registered nurse in accordance with established care plans, and provides encouragement, emotional support, and will ensure the dignity of the resident is maintained at all times. Please note: Resumes are not kept on file. All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health, Community Care and Public Health applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. A cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for the position. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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.

Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Continuing Care Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.85 Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 30-JAN-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 17 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $27.58 Maximum Salary: $36.13 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Long Term Care experience preferred. CCHSS training an asset. ROL training an asset.

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