About the job

Your Opportunity:

Are you a nursing professional who is looking for that ideal opportunity which offers you stability, a supportive team, & a great work-life balance?! Well look no further because you will find your perfect match at AHS, as a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with our Continuing Care team’s Home Living program! This opportunity is based out of the hamlet of Evansburg - this rural community in west-central Alberta is adjacent to the beautiful Pembina River Provincial Park & is approximately 88km west of Edmonton. This hamlet makes a great home base for outdoor enthusiasts, as you can discover parks and trails to hike, horseback ride, or zoom along on ATVs in your downtime. With a range of activities to suit various ages, stages, and interests, you can keep as busy - or as relaxed - as you like! AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information visit: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx . We are looking for a LPN to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. The LPN provides safe & effective nursing care according to AHS policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the client's physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the client with activities of daily living and provides the client 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 client. This position will be based out of Evansburg but may provide support to home care's Suburban/Rural West team, which may include travel to other home care network offices, as required.

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.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Home Living Primary Location: Evansburg Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 01-APR-2024 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 11-APR-2024 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $27.58 Maximum Salary: $36.13 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. Excellent organizational and time management skills. The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team setting and contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication and assessment skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs. A valid drivers license is also essential in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as an LPN is preferred. Experience in Continuing Care is preferred. Palliative Care experience is preferred. Experience with Meditech and Connect Care are assets.