Licensed Practical Nurse

Résumé du poste

The LPN provides front-line care within the IV Therapy Clinic, focusing on assessment, planning, and intervention for patients of all ages. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, quality, and family-centered care.

Détails du poste

Your Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity at the Northeast Community Health Centre. This facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department and a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging services. The Licensed Practical Nurse position is the ‘front line’ representative in delivering care within the IV Therapy Clinic. Based on a primary health care model, the incumbent functions within a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing related duties in accordance with clinical policies and standards. The incumbent must have strong judgement and decision-making skills as well as the ability to participate in inter-professional collaboration. The LPN will play a key role in providing safe, quality, patient and family centered care, while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. The incumbent will be working with patients of all ages, serving those from high-risk social determinants of health and new Canadians. 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. Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: IV Therapy Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable 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 Required Qualifications: Minimum 1-2 years Ambulatory/IV Therapy experience required. Successful completion of an approved post-basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position (e.g. IV start, IM/IV/SC medication administration, etc.). Training and experience utilizing Connect Care; both for scheduling and EMR. Strong comprehensive patient assessment and decision making. Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and independence of practice in a highly functional team environment (balance numerous demands/conflicting priorities). Strong critical thinking skills, along with demonstrated time-management and organization skills in a fast-paced environment. Must work to full scope of practice and demonstrate excellence with IV initiation and maintenance. Wound Care experience required. Expertise in patient teaching/education. Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment; constant walking and lifting/bending necessary. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those with recent IV Therapy experience (within the last 1-3 years).

Ce que vous ferez

The LPN provides front-line care within the IV Therapy Clinic, focusing on assessment, planning, and intervention for patients of all ages. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, quality, and family-centered care.

Exigences

Requires a practical nurse education program, active registration with CLHA, and BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have 1-2 years of Ambulatory/IV Therapy experience and proficiency in Connect Care.

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• Decision Making · Souhaitée
• Critical Thinking · Souhaitée
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• IV Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• Wound Care
• Patient Education
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Connect Care
• EMR
• Decision Making
• IV Initiation
• IV Maintenance

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare