Original job description
Your Opportunity:
A candidate with strong interest, experience and ability to provide family-centered nursing care to newborn patients and families is required. A candidate with certification in a relevant specialty area and leadership training is preferred. Successful applicant will: Competently utilize nursing process in providing direct patient care to high risk infants in a level 2B NICU. Involve and advocate for the family in all matters of care. Disciplined and family centered care environment. Independently and effectively make decisions and able to adapt to changing situations. Organize and set priorities. Build commitment and trust with clients and co-workers. Promote/maintain safe work environment.
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: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 17-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 21 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:
Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Basic computer skills. Current NRP certification. Good communication skills and ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Responsibilities
Provide direct, safe, high-quality nursing care to high-risk infants in a level 2B NICU, using nursing processes, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment. Involve and advocate for families, collaborate with the interprofessional team, and help maintain a safe, supportive care environment.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nursing education program, hold or be eligible for Alberta LPN registration and a practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP and NRP certifications. They also need basic computer skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, relevant nursing competencies, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and the ability to work shifts and meet the role's physical demands.
Skills
- Family-Centered Nursing Care
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Safe Patient Care
- Basic Computer Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Continuing Professional Development
- Adaptability
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Level 2B NICU
- High-Risk Infants
- Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Process
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- NRP Certification
- CLPNA Registration
- CLHA Practice Permit
- Continuing Competence
- Professional Development
- Shift Work
- Patient Safety
