Licensed Practical Nurse

The Rockyview General Hospital Emergency Department Licensed Practical Nurse (RGH ED LPN) works to full scope of practice. They demonstrate excellence with interpersonal communication skills as well as with written documentation. They are reliable, motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a stressful, dynamic environment. The RGH ED LPN possesses strong assessment skills, is able to critically think through a situation and prioritizes care based on these factors. The successful candidate has the ability to organize and plan care while responding quickly to a changing workload. The RGH ED LPN practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care model and is sensitive to the needs of patients and families.

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 LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Minimum five years’ experience, within the last two years, full-time equivalent nursing experience in critical care, or complex medical/surgical acute care setting required.

Current Calgary zone Emergency position, other Emergency/UC nursing experience will be considered. Current ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC and CTAS course (provide dates of last completion).