Your Opportunity:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Union: COV AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Unit 3east-maternal-Newborn
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 27-JAN-2025
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 01-MAR-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 15
Shifts per cycle: 75
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $27.58
Maximum Salary: $36.13
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
1 year of recent maternal-newborn experience and/or successful completion (within the last 2 years) of a preceptorship in postpartum/antepartum. Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and competing priorities with efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) would be preferred. Strong understanding of the Baby-Friendly Initiative essential. Connect Care training and relevant experience preferred. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
