Licensed Practical Nurse

The Stollery Surgical Short Stay and 23 hour Unit is a fast-paced unit located within the Stollery Operative Services Program and is focused on the care and recovery of our pre- and post-surgical care patients. This will involve a high degree effort for the planning and the successful implementation of pediatric surgical care plans to ensure patient readiness and a smooth surgical journey. The Licensed Practical Nurse will work closely within a multidisciplinary for patient collaboration on education needs and will also work to ensure seamless patient care from preop to discharge. It is vital for the LPN to hold a wide breadth of clinical knowledge from pediatric ambulatory, inpatient and operative areas and perform a high degree of clinical patient advocacy.

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.

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 Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 1-2 years recent pediatric Surgical Short Stay experience in a Tertiary Care setting and have worked in an acute pediatric tertiary care setting. Must also be familiar with the process for pediatric surgical recovery and family centred care. Will demonstrate proficiency for both verbal and written communication, critical thinking skills and can prioritize patient care in a fast-paced environment and time manage appropriately. They will accept responsibility for maintaining skills through ongoing professional development, participation in unit training & maintain skills through annual recertification, participate in unit quality improvement activities. Must be able to perform patient & equipment handling up to a 50lb level and perform the role of a primary responder in times that CPR is required.

As required.