Licensed Practical Nurse

Job title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description: Your Opportunity:

Galahad Care Centre is a 15 bed SL4/4D unit located in a rural setting The Village of Galahad is situated just north of the beautiful Battle River valley, centered between Killam and Castor on Highways 861 and 36, and 9 kilometers east of Forestburg off Highway 53. Our town is a quiet family-oriented municipality of about a 150 strong with a mix of all age groups. Galahad enjoys a trading area with traditional roots in agriculture and oil and gas development providing for a diversified economic base. The Village is also located directly in the flightpath of migratory bird species who like to take advantage of the many pea and grain fields and abundant coulees with ample water and resting areas, making this a haven for duck and geese hunting and serving hunters from far and wide. Fighting for Truth and Reconciliation Thousands of children died at Residential Schools, a tragic legacy of a shameful past that must be reconciled. We mourn with all Canadians for the devastating and senseless loss of Indigenous children. “To honour the children lost, to acknowledge the legacy of the residential school system and its ongoing impacts, and to take the first significant steps towards reconciliation, Canada must act now with intention.” – Stephanie Scott, Executive Director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Article 14.01 in the AHS/AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Care Collective Agreement, Licensed Practical Nurses shall be paid $27.04/hour – $35.42/hour ($27.58/hour ¿ $36.13/hour effective April 1, 2023).

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Designated Supportive Living IV – Residential Services
• Primary Location: Galahad Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed 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:

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position: This position requires frequent physical demands including walking, bending, lifting, and standing for long periods of time. Transferring patients of varying sizes and degrees of mobility. Preferred Qualifications:

Appropriate competency in Meditech, Care Manager and RAI-HC programs and knowledge of Outlook and MS Teams. Broad knowledge of provincial, regional, and local community resources. Minimum 1-year previous geriatric experience.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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