Licensed Practical Nurse

There is an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre in the Emergency Room. This is your opportunity to join a team that will go the extra mile for you, where you can grow your career in a sprightly community that is considered affordable to live. This is a busy emergency department where you will be part of a team committed to a positive work culture and high work ethic while providing the best patient and family centered care. Your excellent critical thinking, organizational and time management skills will be used daily. You will have the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient. Collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families. You will demonstrate current nursing knowledge and efficient communication skills. You will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families in a diverse population. Cold Lake is situated on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and those of the Métis, Cold Lake offers an excellent quality of life for all ages. With English and French-speaking public, Catholic, and Francophone schools, and Portage College. There is a wide variety of groups for all interests: the arts, culture, sports, volunteering, and social groups. Get outside at Cold Lake and enjoy activities year-round as you explore provincial parks, ski hills, or hike the Iron Horse Trail in your downtime. This community has a myriad of celebrations throughout the year for the family to take part in. Every year the Cold Lake Base hosts military forces from around the world and Kinosoo Beach is a favorite during the summer months. Come see all this community has to offer! Additionally, the designation for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness adds another layer of appeal for aspiring nurses.

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).

Must have 1-2 years of nursing experience at the bedside or in the emergency department within the last 5 years. Or have completed your final practicum in the Emergency Department.

Certification in the following courses is preferred: Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Current Trauma Nursing Course (TNCC), Advanced Studies in Critical Nursing (ACCN), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).