Licensed Practical Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00054120 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Villa Caritas is a 150 bed acute and specialized geriatric mental health facility focused on the assessment, treatment, and stabilization of older adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions. The hospital has 5 units each composed of 30 beds. Unit 1A is one of the acute geriatric psychiatry units, designed to provide short-term, intensive, and multidisciplinary care to seniors with complex mental health needs. Our facility provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment, individualized care and treatment with the goal of achieving maximum rehabilitation, optimal function and overall wellness to older adults with complex cognitive and psychiatric challenges. Patients admitted to our facility have been identified as having acute psychiatric symptoms and/or behavioral difficulties which significantly compromise their safety, physical and/or mental well-being. Our team delivers services through an interdisciplinary model in collaboration with medical personnel, community resources and family members in an effort to achieve the stabilization and successful discharge of our patients to an appropriate care setting. Please note: 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: 1A
- Primary Location: Villa Caritas
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 15-DEC-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 25-DEC-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 15
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.58
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Experience in mental health (Geriatric Psychiatry) or related settings. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patients' behavior. Ability to recognize, assess and act upon patients in acute mental health crisis, such as delirium. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet patient needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time management skills. Proven dependability. Ability to be objective in decision making.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent patient care experience in geriatric psychiatry or with dementia patients/residents in acute or continuing care. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training. IV certification and experience with Alaris pump systems. Experience working with Connect Care.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
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