Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works on an acute surgical unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) providing care to primary Arthroplasty patients in a collaborative environment. Reporting to the Staffing Service Centre Relief Team Program Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centered care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) policy and procedures. PCU 410 and 310 are 20 bed units providing care to primary Arthroplasty patients. Patients are largely received from the operating room, but may also come from the emergency department, and directly from medical clinics. These units work under a collaborative care nursing model on all shifts with RNs, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Health Care Aides working together to provide patient care. All LPNs will have the opportunity to work to their full scope of practice within hospital policy which includes complex patient assessment and management, leadership, and inter-professional collaboration. In this position LPNs will direct and monitor the care provided by Health Care Aides and support their RN peers. Please Note: Candidates must complete a medication calculation exam as part of the selection process.

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).

Strong patient teaching skills. Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent decision making, nursing judgment, and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Excellent time management and prioritization skills with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. Actively integrate patient and family centered care principles within own nursing practice. Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting.

Two years previous primary Arthroplasty experience. Clinical experience in an acute care setting. Experience with acute medicine and/or surgical patients.