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: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-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 (CLHA). 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 nursing care to high-risk infants in a level 2B neonatal intensive care unit, using nursing processes and sound clinical judgment. Involve and advocate for families, maintain a safe care environment, and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and the interprofessional team.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP and NRP certifications. They must demonstrate communication and technical nursing competence, maintain continuing competence, have basic computer skills, and be able to work shifts and meet the job's physical demands.
Skills
- Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Process
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Prioritization
- Adaptability
- Patient Advocacy
- Technical Nursing Skills
- Continuing Professional Development
- Basic Computer Skills
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Level 2B NICU
- High-Risk Infants
- Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Process
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- NRP Certification
- CLHA Registration
- Technical Nursing Skills
- Continuing Competence
- Professional Development
- Shift Work
- Patient Safety
