Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care and Obstetrics

St. Therese located in St. Paul, Alberta is situated within Treaty Six Territory, the homeland of the Metis, Dene, Saulteaux and Cree people, and part of a trading route and gathering place for other Indigenous Nations. The Town of St. Paul lies within Alberta’s lake country about 200 kilometers northeast of Edmonton, you can find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. The 300-kilometer Iron Horse Trail welcomes hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs in all seasons. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post-secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul. But what really sets this community apart are the people who call St. Paul home and has become known as "A People Kind of Place!" To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

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).

Minimum 6 months bedside nursing experience in an acute care setting within the last year. The position does require the successful applicant to have experience in wound care, IV initiation and medication administration, IV oral intramuscular and subcutaneous.

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse), Labour and Delivery and post-partum experience or a willingness to train is a must. As this facility cares for a variety of clients experience or training in palliative care is beneficial. The following is also preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Fetal Heart Surveillance (FHS) training in LEAD II.