Licensed Practical Nurse

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices within their full scope providing direct care to patients with neurological impairments on the stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury rehabilitation teams. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients and families with the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health and preventing illness, injury and disability while facilitating the rehabilitation and recovery of function for their patients. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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).

Within the last 5 years, at least 1 year of experience in a Neuro or Neuro Rehab department, or at least 2 years of experience in an Acute Care setting. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills. Proven initiative, analytical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a healthcare team environment. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team and to give, request and accept direction as required. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks: Lifting and transferring patients as required, Pushing and pulling items of, approximately 50 kgs, reaching horizontally or above the head, Walking, standing and/or sitting for extended periods.

Demonstrated continuing education in the area of neurosciences is preferred.