Licensed Practical Nurse

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of LPN duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and nursing care standards. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the medical / Surgical and obstetrics whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication, problem solving and inter-professional skills. Olds residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is situated along the Highway 2 corridor between Red Deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) with a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very short distance from the Foothills Mountains, great for any outdoor enthusiasts. 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, 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).

Minimum one year experience, in the past two years, in an emergency or urgent care centre working to full scope of practice. Ability to perform and document physical assessments, ability to administer medications within the emergency room setting. Critical thinking skills, clinical judgement and problem solving. Ability to work as an effective team member, to accept and request direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills and strong knowledge and experience using Netcare and Connect Care. ENPEP modules completed, CTAS. Completion of CLPNA advanced practice modules.

Recent experience with emergent / urgent care centres. TNCC, ACLS, Obstetrics in ED, Trauma 101, Pediatric Advanced Care. Wound care education, NRP, CAM B. Lead II, Palliative care courses, Non-Violent Crisis intervention, Completed Indigenous Awareness, N95, It's Your Move.