Licensed Practical Nurse – NICU, Red Deer, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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Your Opportunity

A candidate with strong interest, experience, and ability to provide family-centered nursing care to newborn patients and families is required. A candidate with certification in a relevant specialty area and leadership training is preferred. The successful applicant will:

• Competently utilize the nursing process in providing direct patient care to high-risk infants in a level 2B NICU.
• Involve and advocate for the family in all matters of care.
• Foster a disciplined and family-centered care environment.
• Independently and effectively make decisions and adapt to changing situations.
• Organize and set priorities.
• Build commitment and trust with clients and co-workers.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.

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 our client’s 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 our client.

Job Details

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.69
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

• Basic computer skills.
• Current NRP certification.
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required.
• Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities.
• Ability to work shift work.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent Level 2 NICU experience preferred.

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