Licensed Practical Nurse

Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is a 600 bed acute care hospital located in northeast Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is operated by Alberta Health Services. The PLC offers both inpatient and outpatient services to a variety of medical, surgical, pediatric and women's health patients. Unit 42 has an exciting opportunity to work at full scope of practice on a busy Acute Medical and Alternate Level of Care Inpatient Unit. As Licensed Practical Nurse you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, patient education and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care on a medical unit. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team utilizing the Integrated Collaborative Practice model of CoACT. They will be able to effectively work well within a multidisciplinary team setting and have the ability to work independently. The LPN on Unit 42 is expected to actively participate in quality improvement initiatives set out by the unit quality council. They will work in an organized manner as well as strive to seek out educational opportunities. Other unit specific duties include collaboration of care with the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Health Care Aide (HCA) and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 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, 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).

Recent experience in the Calgary Zone, regularly working on an acute care medicine/surgical inpatient unit within the last year. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) and It’s Your Move certification. Experience in Connect Care for adult acute care patients. N95 Fit Tested. Completion of Required Organizational Learning (ROLs - formerly Annual Compulsory Education). Demonstrated ability to work at full scope of practice, including long periods of standing/walking and occasional requirement to lift up to 50 pounds. Strong communication skills essential -both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to work productively and positively with a large multi-disciplinary team. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

3 years of experience on an adult acute/inpatient medicine unit in the last 5 years. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or See The Person trained. Direct IV certified. Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) certification. Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) certification. Skilled in applying VAC dressings. Trained in applying and monitoring Pinel restraints.