Licensed Practical Nurse

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); you will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care to Family Medicine patients at the Leduc Community Hospital, while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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 LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Successful completion of CLPNA modules - Standards of Practice on Restricted Activities and Advanced Practice as well as certifications in required competencies. Direct IV Administration and PICC Certification. Basic keyboarding/computer skills are required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities are essential. The candidate must be able to work well independently and within a team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills within LPN scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment; constant walking, lifting, bending and heavy pushing/pulling necessary.

Experience working within the CoACT/CareHub framework and Connect Care experience preferred. Experience in the care of medical patients is desired.