Licensed Practical Nurse

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
The Acute Geriatric Unit (AGU) at the RGH provides comprehensive care to frail older adults with complex medical needs requiring rehabilitation in an acute care setting. The Acute Geriatric Unit uses a CoAct model and has a strong team environment consisting of Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health professionals and Support Workers. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the health care team, providing care to complex frail older adult patients and is expected to work to full scope as outlined in the CLPNA scope of practice. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. As the successful candidate you will demonstrate: communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with the interdisciplinary team; decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills using sound nursing judgment; patient advocacy and patient teaching skills; principles of patient and family centred care; time management and prioritization skills; interpersonal conflict resolution skills and foster a positive environment with respect for each other, patients and families.
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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Geriatric Units 57 & 58
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Geriatric Units 57 & 58
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl