Licensed Practical Nurse

Reporting to the Care Manager, the HCA Coordinator will be responsible for the ongoing education and training of the HCA’s working in the Rural West Canmore and Banff Integrated Home Care Calgary Zone offices, while remaining competent in full scope of practice. The HCA Coordinator will work collaboratively with the HCA Supervisor, Care Manager and the team within the Rural West IHC program. The HCA Coordinator key roles will include: Monitor all aspects of the care assigned to the HCA - including home visits. Including but not limiting to the MAP program, personal care, restricted activities and clinical documentation. Coordinating orientation for new HCA hires. Identify Ongoing educational needs for HCA including Competency Assessment profiles. Coordination of Educational days for the HCA. Coaching and mentoring HCA in their competencies to perform duties. In addition, The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an inter professional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide case management and direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. The LPN is responsible for their nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Home Care Case Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families. The role provides services to clients in home, lodge, and clinic settings. Please note this position requires travel to and from Canmore and Banff home care offices and to clients within these geographical areas.

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).

Two-Three years of recent home care experience in the last five years. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job.

Leadership experience. Experience working closely with Health Care Aides in various settings. Experience working with acute clients and/or long term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Experience in providing case management services. Connect Care training. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - Certification. Parenteral Nutrition Qualification. PleurX Qualification. CVC Qualification. Wound, skin and ostomy care. Palliative support and client teaching.