Licensed Practical Nurse

Unit 62 at the RAH provides patient and family centered care, with all team members working within the CoACT collaborative care model. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for adults presenting with mental health and addiction concerns. The successful applicant will provide safe, effective and stage-matched nursing care according to clinical policies, procedures and evidence-based nursing care standards. The LPN works within a concurrent capable, recovery-oriented framework, within the context of a multidisciplinary team. You will: 1) provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being 2) utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families 3) play a role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance 4) provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta.

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).

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) via Heart & Stroke Foundation Basic computer skills. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and work conditions. Demonstrated accountability, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to respond to new needs in the role as they arise, within initiative and self-directedness. Minimum 2 years of experience in an adult acute inpatient practice setting. Working knowledge of concurrent disorders, risk assessments, safety plans, psychotropic medications and mental status assessments. Working knowledge of patient and family centered care principles. Working knowledge or the DSM 5, concurrent disorders, risk assessments, safety plans, psychotropic medications and mental status assessments. Working knowledge of evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment modalities A working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including the Alberta Mental Health Act and Health Information Act. Non-violent crisis intervention skills.

Experience working within the CoACT framework an asset. Experience working with persons with significant mental illness and/or addictions an asset and preferred.