Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse - PCU 71 and 72 (LPN) works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team on two 38-bed Acute/Sub Acute Medical Unit(s) at the Foothills Medical Centre. The patient population on these units include acute medical patients and patients awaiting transfer to an alternative level of care settings in the community. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work in collaboratively amongst a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that our patients receive high quality, patient/family centered care.

These patients do have complex and diverse care needs. The LPN will be orientated and required to work on both Unit 71 and Unit 72.

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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Relevant Senior’s and Geriatric Health education is highly preferred. Connect Care experience preferred.