05 Sep
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Alberta Health Services
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Red Deer
05 Sep
Alberta Health Services
Red Deer
Reporting to the Area Manager, Red Deer Home Care, you will interact with the team and clients/families to provide quality care to clients in the community. As part of the Intensive Home Care and Community Response team you will work closely with clients/families and members of the health care team to facilitate early hospital discharge and to prevent hospital admissions when appropriate. The successful candidate will play a key role in timely and appropriate referrals to stakeholders as relevant and/or provide direct care as needed. You may be required to cover other assignments as workload dictates. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.
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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing protected, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Home Care or related experience required.
I.V certification preferred. Experience in HPT, wound care, palliative care and client teaching is an asset. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a team workplace are needed. For Internal candidates, completion of Required Organizational Learning and up to date CCHSS education.
📌 Licensed Practical Nurse Red Deer
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Red Deer