Licensed Practical Nurse

This is an opportunity to use your obstetrical skillset to work with our PCN maternity population. Working to your full scope of practice, you will work with our physicians and our patients to ensure they receive the best possible care. You need to be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Working in Northern Alberta, you will be eligible for a Northern Allowance; you may be eligible for free housing and relocation assistance. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

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).

You must be a great team player with exceptional communication skills. You need to be able to work independently or as part of a team. You must be well organized and able to prioritize your caseload. You must be comfortable travelling to communities outside of High Level and you must have a good understanding of the Indigenous culture.

Previous experience working in a navigator role, or have a number of years of experience working with obstetrical patients. Previous experience working with Connect Care.