Licensed Practical Nurse

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 be able to demonstrate ability to work to Full Scope of Practice.

IV Initiation. IV Management. Blood Glucose Monitoring. Medication Management. Maternal Child Assessment Skills. Demonstrated ability to use Meditech, charting with NISS. Demonstrated Care planning ability. Work as a team player. NRP. Endoscopy preadmission and Post op experience an asset. There is opportunity to cross train to other nursing departments.