Your Opportunity:
The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of Alberta’s largest and longest-serving hospitals. With a focus on patientcentred care, our teams of experts have the accessibility to cutting-edge medical technologies and advanced education to care for patients who require complex and specialized treatment. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills and the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in our Acute Surgical Unit. LPN’s in this area are responsible for providing safe and effective nursing care in accordance with the RAH and AHS policies and procedures. You will observe, monitor, report, and document changes in the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional state, assist the patient with activities of daily living and provide the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. We implement CoAct with Care Hub nursing on all shifts with RNs, LPNs, and HCAs working collaboratively and to their full scope of practice. This LPN position will require you to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities. You will work independently and under the direction of a Charge RN are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by HCAs. In the Patient Care Unit (PCU) 24 at the RAH, you will find a supportive and cohesive team that will allow you to challenge yourself professionally with the opportunity to further develop your nursing experience
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.

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 24, Inpatient Surgery
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 24, Inpatient Surgery
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl