Licensed Practical Nurse

Come join the adventure with our Day Surgery/Surgical Short Stay team at the PLC. As the LPN, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team you will be an integral part of the patient experience, seeing a diverse population of Albertans and their families who require surgical stay and ensure a positive surgical experience. The LPN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/family care needs. You will provide education to patients, their families and act as a strong patient advocate through collaborative discharge planning for both the Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay patients. You will also provide peer education regarding best practices, practice updates, and participate in research activities. You’ll provide leadership to your team, strong organization, concise communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with your team, and the ability to be flexible and agile in an ever-changing environment. To be successful in this role, you will possess an understanding of how patients and their families are at the center of care strategies and strive to be inclusive and welcoming to reflect the needs and supports required for the populations that we serve (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-seeking, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.). You will possess excellent time management skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement utilizing an evidence-based approach when considering impacts to patients, families, staff, and physicians. Please apply to be part of this dynamic fast paced team today!

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.

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).

Minimum of one (1) year of Nursing experience within last three (3) years in a Day Surgery unit. Previous experience providing education to patient populations. Demonstrated positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills through computer, verbal and written means, in a professional and mature manner. Demonstrated initiative and independence in a team environment. Strong critical thinking and communication skills. Working to full scope of practice as an LPN (including IV certification, medication administration).

Minimum 3 years’ experience as an LPN within the last 5 years in an acute inpatient surgical nursing unit. Experience using Connect Care. Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity Training. Experience working with diverse communities, groups and/or organizations (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.).