Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care

Your Opportunity:

If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who loves small town living and working with the elderly, then this position might be just what you’re looking for! Wainwright is a vibrant and friendly community of around 7,000 located in east central Alberta on highway 14 and 41. Wainwright is a major service center for the agriculture and oil and gas industries and is home to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which trains our National Defense personnel.

The quality lifestyle in this community is enhanced by an excellent choice of schools for children, extensive health care facilities and an unlimited array of year-round recreational opportunities. Wainwright Continuing Care is located in a rural setting where the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works within an interdisciplinary team environment, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patient/clients.

The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients/clients and work in consultation with RN/RPN colleagues and others to meet the needs of more complex patients/clients. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her practice, according to the Standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Standards of Practice.

Description:

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).

Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills, and strong decision-making ability. Previous experience is an asset. Connect Care training is an asset.