We have an exciting opportunity in our program for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North program. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The LPN provides patient and family centered care to acute and chronic renal failure patient populations.

The LPN will practice within the guidelines and philosophy of the AKC. You will be encouraged and be expected to work at your full scope of practice and provide a variety of nursing duties in accordance with current policies and nursing care standards. This position is located at the Rocky Mountain House Hemodialysis 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 safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis Unit and Program: Alberta Kidney Care North - Rocky Mountain House Rocky Mountain House HC Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 21 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.



Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

Current Basic Cardiac Life

Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must have Physical Assessment, IV Therapy and Medication Administration course. Proof of successful completion of the CLPNA Administering Blood or Blood Products module is required if you were a graduate prior to June 2022 The AKC –N program requires candidates to complete/pass Hemodialysis Training. Candidates with previous experience will be required to complete Hemodialysis Training as per Manager/Educators discretion.

Hemodialysis

Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive 4-week full-time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full-time buddy shifts.

Upon successful completion of the orientation the LPN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 weeks of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager.

Advanced Practice

Standards 3-10 & 16-17 required (found in the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses – 5th Edition on the CLPNA website). Minimum 1-2 years recent Adult Acute Care experience. Basic computer skills required. Recent acute and chronic hemodialysis and/or nephrology nursing experience. #

📌 Full time Shift Nurse - RN/RPN (Rocky Mountain House)
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