Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Healthy Albertans, Healthy Communities. Together Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and families at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. The Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre is a large urban department. It is comprised of an interdisciplinary department that provides care to patients of varying acuity. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the emergency department you will work as an essential member of the Peter Lougheed Hospital Emergency Department team caring for all patients of varying acuity. Specific Accountabilities: The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients. The emergency department is a dynamic and a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong prioritization and assessment skills and be able to show flexibility in a busy work environment. You will be accountable to the public for your own practice, responsible for ensuring that your practice meets legislative requirements and the practice standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).

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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Graduate from an approved Practical Nurse program. 2-4 years’ experience as an LPN. Current BLS - Heart and Stroke. Current active practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Minimum one (1) year nursing experience obtained within the past 2 years working greater than 0.70 FTE.

Previous experience in emergency or urgent care setting. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Demonstrates professional interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates effective time management. Demonstrates understanding of Family Centred Care philosophy. Up to date ACE Modules.