Licensed Practical Nurse

The Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton is a full-service pediatric hospital and centre for complex pediatric care and research. Unit 5G4 is an 18-bed unit accepting patients from birth to 18 years of age. Patient populations on 5G4 may include general pediatric medicine, neurology, metabolic, nephrology, pulmonary/respiratory, mental health and overflowing oncology, hematology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and general surgery. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Medicine 5G4 provides leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for the mentioned populations under both, University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) and Stollery Children’s Hospital, policies, and procedures. The License Practical Nurse practices to full scope as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Within the Medicine Program at the Stollery, there are opportunities for professional growth, which include participation in unit-based safety/education sessions, senior skill certifications, unit quality councils, as well as broader AHS initiatives. Staff within the Medicine Program will be cross trained to support both medicine units 4E4 and 5G4, and potentially other pediatric inpatient units (4C, 4D, and 4E3) within the Stollery.

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).

Successfully pass the Stollery PEARS course (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Course), completed in orientation. Successfully pass the Stollery Medication Administration exam. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, problem-solving, organizational skills, and effective time management. Strong decision-making, assessment, and critical thinking skills. Ability to adapt and work within a fast-paced, and time-sensitive environment with competing responsibilities.

Preference will be given to the candidate with a minimum of 2 years of acute pediatric experience as an LPN within the last 5 years. Experience with children with tracheostomies and medically fragile patient populations is considered an asset and preferred. Connect Care Training and experience consider an asset.