Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The South Health Campus opened in the fall of 2012 & is a full-service hospital that provides capacity to Calgary in several priority areas. The SHC is an innovative concept that is more than a “hospital”. It is built in a campus environment & includes inpatient, outpatient & wellness facilities. The SHC adheres to 4 key pillars of service: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient & Family Centered Care & Innovation. The Unit 38 is a 25 bed Medical Unit that has a mix of both Hospitalist patients & Internal Medicine patients. We are looking for LPNs who are interested in providing direct nursing care for acute, adult medical inpatients. As an LPN on this unit, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient & family-centered nursing care while working in a fast-paced, collaborative care nursing model. You will be part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving & decision-making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level & AHS policies & procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient & family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. We aim to establish a welcoming atmosphere & supportive environment for all staff & create a team culture where everyone feels valued, & the opportunity for professional growth is accessible. We are actively seeking team members who are committed to a high level of professionalism & the practice of medical nursing.  You must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time. You will be required to lift, bend & push a variety of weights while maintaining safe body mechanics stipulated by AHS It’s Your Move patient handling program.

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.