The Licensed Practical Nurse for PCU 100 requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs. In collaboration with a strong multidisciplinary health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides holistic care to neurological, neurosurgical, and stroke patients in the acute care phase. The Licensed Practical Nurse – Neurosciences, PCU 100 provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and families, for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health and preventing illness, injury and disability. 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 workplace 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: NClassification: Licensed Practical NurseUnion: AUPE AUXUnit and Program: Unit 100, Stroke ProgramPrimary Location: Foothills Medical CentreLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date: 24-FEB-2025Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T BenefitsDate Available: 15-MAR-2025Temporary End Date: 16-MAR-2026Hours per Shift: 11.08Length of Shift in weeks: 12Shifts per cycle: 42Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, WeekendsDays Off: As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $27.58Maximum Salary: $36.13Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired 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:LPN Diploma required. Minimum 2 years’ experience working on an acute inpatient neurological unit required. NIH certification required. TORBSST certification required. Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities required. Experience working with SCM required. Strong communication skills are required. Basic computer skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications:Clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients with neurological conditions an asset.