Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: St. Albert

Your Opportunity:  The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patients physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the patient with activities of daily living and provides the patient and family with relevant information and teaching.

The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient.

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.

Required Qualifications:

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 LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS‑HCP)

Additional Qualifications:

Palliative nursing care experience would be an asset
Computer experience is preferred
Requirement to provide proof of active registration with the College and maintain registration throughout employment
Offer of employment will be conditional upon completion of a Communicable Disease Assessment (CDA) form

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