Licensed Practical Nurse

The South Health Campus (SHC) is a full service hospital that provides services to Calgary in high need areas including Women’s Health, NICU, Emergency, Surgery and Mental Health. The SHC is more than just a “hospital”. It is a campus environment and includes inpatient, outpatient, and wellness services, as well as prevention and public health learning opportunities for the community. The campus also includes a YMCA and retail services. The Cardiac Inpatient (ACU 66), working collaboratively with all the clinical teams spread across the South Health Campus, is in the process of hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse. Our unit offers a unique opportunity to work with acute General Internal Medicine and Cardiology patients in a modern environment. The LPN works as a key member of the interdisciplinary of the health care team and collaborates with other staff, Physicians, Allied Health and Support Workers to provide comprehensive, quality care to patients and families at the Campus. The LPN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability, and supporting a peaceful death. The successful applicant must be prepared and willing to support all levels of learning professionals. The LPN is accountable to the public for his/her own practice and is responsible for ensuring that practice meets legislative requirements and practice standards set by The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) under the Health Professions ACT LPN Regulation (2003).

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).

Minimum 6 months experience on an acute care inpatient cardiology unit within the last 2 years is required or 1 year experience on an acute care adult medical unit within the last 2 years is required. The LPN will demonstrate an understanding and compliance with the AHS code of conduct. Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment skills and sound nursing judgement. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. High functioning time management and prioritization skills. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

Experience in Acute Care Inpatient Cardiology preferred. Current telemetry certification preferred. PVAD & CVAD Certification preferred. Chest Tube management experience preferred. Working knowledge of Epic - Connect Care Inpatients. Experience with family centered care preferred. Collaborative practice approach and philosophy preferred. It’s Your Move Training. N95 Fit Test - Current.