Licensed Practical Nurse

As an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at VCHC, you will be an integral member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the care of up to 15 long-term care residents while providing leadership and direction to the Health Care Aide (HCA) team. In addition, you will support patient care on our 8-bed Acute Care Unit and collaborate with the Registered Nurse (RN) to provide assistance in the Emergency Department as required. This position offers a diverse and rewarding practice environment, requiring strong clinical skills, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a variety of patient care settings.

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).

Previous experience working within LTC environment. Supportive pathways dementia education or equivalent.

Previous experience working in a rural hospital setting. Current Connect Care training. ACLS, NRP.