Licensed Practical Nurse

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position includes the role of Interventionist and Case Manager as outlined below. As a Case Manager, the (LPN) is accountable for assigned caseload with the responsibility to assess client needs, determine service needs, negotiate service options, make service recommendations and referrals, monitor service delivery including deficiencies in service delivery, care planning, manage reassessment/waitlists and discharge processes, and coordinate care transitions across care settings. The LPN will provide front line interventions and a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. The LPN demonstrates knowledge and accountability for the following three client groups: Short Term Acute (STAC), Acute and Wellness who present with single unmet health needs. When managing client care, LPNs demonstrate the eleven principles of case management (AHS, 2010). LPNs are responsible and accountable to complete the requisite education including but not limited to Case Management and Care Planning, work with their Care Manager and mentor to guide their learning and development of skills required in the case manager role, reflect and identify practice areas for improvement, demonstrate knowledge and ability to communicate, consult and collaborate with the interprofessional team. The LPN will utilize critical thinking throughout the nursing process in identifying and seeking support when the needs of the client have changed unexpectedly, and the care required exceeds the individual’s competency. 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. Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program and registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), the LPN will work within their scope of practice when conducting assessments, determining service needs, negotiating service options, making service recommendations and referrals that will align with the current Standard provincial Job Description for the LPN role, which includes the Case Manager role. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel to care for clients in their homes or in the community every day. Possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use, and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) up to 30 Ibs as a regular part of the job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work. Experience with CVADs, wound care, drain care, ostomy care, catheter care, and client teaching. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation within the past year. Minimum of two years current nursing experience with one year in a community-based setting. Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPN’s. Recent work experience in a community-based setting. 3 years Acute Care experience preferred. 2 years Home Care experience preferred. Experience in case management practice and completion of AHS Case Management Education preferred. Experience with Connect Care.