Licensed Practical Nurse - Unit 3F3 Ortho Float Pool The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centered care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with the UAH and AHS policy and procedures.

The Casual Surgery Float

Pool is responsible for providing relief staffing to 9 18+ bed units consisting of Plastic/Reconstructive, 2 General Surgery units, Urology, ENT/Otolarangology, Trauma and 3 Orthopedic Surgery. As a LPN, you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and families.

The LPN provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patients physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the patient with activities of daily living and provides the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient.Note: Rotation subject to change.

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: Licensed Practical Nurse Unit and Program: Unit 3F3 Surgery Program U of A Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Unit and Program: Unit 3F3 Surgery Program U of A Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:



Successful candidate is expected to pass the medication calculation exam (80% score) provided by the surgery program within 14 days of orientation.

Medication

Calculation exams is provided during the surgery orientation days or scheduled by the CNE. The candidate must be able to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to patient/client planning processes.The LPN must be able to work in a fast paced, physically demanding workplace, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling greater 25-50lbs, as well as reaching for patients who range from low to high BMI.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to candidates with greater than 1 years of recent Ortho/General Surgery experience.Ability to communicate findings concisely, accurately, in both written and verbal form, deal with stressful situations, prioritize complex patient care needs and workload assignment, while dealing with frequent interruptions.A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse - Unit 3Ortho Float Pool (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton