Licensed Practical Nurse Claresholm Canada – Immigration Support Possible

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

Your Opportunity:

Please note this position is approximately 64 km SW outside of Calgary City Limits and or approximately 80 km SW outside of Lethbridge City Limits. If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in community-based settings in rural communities, then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an inter-professional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the lifespan. The LPN is responsible for their nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Home Care Manager, the LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families.

Using a person-centered approach, you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals, and provide direct nursing care. In collaboration with the client/family, you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis based on the client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker, including caring for clients in their homes or in the community.

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 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 the organization.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Claresholm / Rural South Home Care
• Primary Location: Claresholm Health Unit
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

• 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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Licensed 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).
• Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPNs.

You will be responsible for carrying and moving equipment, using and operating a laptop computer and mobile phone, and manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling upwards to 50 lbs) as a regular part of the job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related purposes is a requirement of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years current nursing experience.
• Recent work experience in a community-based setting.
• Home Care experience preferred.

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