03 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Didsbury
03 Oct
Alberta Health Services
Didsbury
If you enjoy providing services to clients in a community-based setting, this position will be of interest to you.
The Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the lifespan.Working as a Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for assigned caseloads, with the primary responsibility of assessing client needs, determining service requirements, negotiating service options, care planning, and coordinating transitions across care settings. The LPN also performs interventions and restricted activities for clients as required according to client needs.This role requires travel of up to 100 km per day to care for clients in their homes or rural communities. You will be responsible for operating a laptop computer and mobile phone and for performing manual handling tasks (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) as a regular part of this position.
This position is based out of Didsbury Home Care and serves the communities of Didsbury, Carstairs, Crossfield, the Cremona area, and surrounding rural communities. 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.
Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Unit and Program: Home Care LPN Case Manager Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Perks Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Days Off: As Per Rotation Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Unit and Program: Home Care LPN Case Manager Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Required Qualifications: 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.Active registration or eligibility for registration and a practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).Minimum of two years of current nursing experience in an Acute Care or Home Care setting within the last five years.Recent experience working with complex wounds, surgical drains, and IV (HPTP) therapy.Commitment to continuous learning relevant to LPN practice.Ability to utilize critical thinking skills when conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments, care planning, and service delivery.Basic technology skills and competency in computer use, clinical electronic devices, and electronic documentation.Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation obtained within the past year.Must be able to participate and complete all aspects of the nonviolent crisis intervention training (including physical demonstrations) Preferred Qualifications: Recent work experience in a community-based setting; Home Care experience preferred.Experience working with clients with complex chronic diseases and palliative care needs.Experience in case management practice and completion of the McMaster AHS Case Management Education Program.Advanced Wound Care Certificate. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities.
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