Your Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity in our program for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North (AKC-N) program. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Decisions are made in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides patient and family centered care to acute and chronic renal failure patient populations. The Licensed Practical Nurse will practice within the guidelines and philosophy of the AKC-N. You will be encouraged and be expected to work at your full scope of practice and provide a variety of Nursing duties in accordance with current policies and Nursing care standards. May have opportunity to work in other city and rural satellite dialysis units within the AKC-N. Please note, candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted by email. This position is based in 5B1 Hemodialysis at the University of Alberta Hospital. 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 unit or program 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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.