Original job description
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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.
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, 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 organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 23, General Surgery/Trauma Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-JUN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:
Acute care experience within the last 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care as part of an interprofessional health care team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making in accordance with legislation, professional standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers are required. Acute care experience within the last five years is also required.
Skills
- Nursing Processes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Acute Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Safe, High-Quality Care
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing
- Acute Care
- General Surgery
- Trauma
- Nursing Processes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- Practice Permit
- Standards of Practice
- Health Care Legislation
