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COV00046135 Requisition #

Your Opportunity:

Are you interested in working in a fast paced, exciting Emergency Department (ED)? The New 85-million-dollar Misericordia (MCH) ED opened in November 2023, is a large urban ED within Edmonton, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Located next to West Edmonton Mall (WEM) and the future valley line west LRT expansion. If you are interested in using your knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, practicing advanced skills and working toward full scope of practice we encourage you to apply! The MCH ED is a supportive, inclusive, and team-orientated environment. Our Covenant Health values of respect, compassion, integrity, collaboration, stewardship, and social justice guide our practices, unit culture and the way we care for our patients. Our team of interdisciplinary health care professionals is focused on providing quality, patient and family centered specialized care/treatment for urgent/emergent concerns. In this role, you may be required to work in any area of the ED at the discretion of the manager and/or charge nurse. 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: Emergency Department
  • Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.67
  • Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2024
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 07-OCT-2024
  • Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 11.08
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 28
  • Shift Pattern: Evenings (1130-2330), 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:

Emergency experience required (Note: Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). This position requires you be on your feet for an extended period (walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced practice courses (ACLS, PALS, etc.) preferred. Intravenous (IV) certification preferred (required upon hire). Connect Care EHR/ EPIC and ENPEP training preferred (required upon hire). CLPNA Restricted Activities Modules: Administering Diagnostic Imaging Contrast Agents, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Non-Ionizing Radiation, Administering Blood and Blood Products: Transfusion, Dispending of Medications and Immunization preferred (required upon hire).

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:


Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.


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Our diverse teams of employees, physicians and volunteers share a deep commitment to serve - selflessly sharing their gifts and talents for the greater good.  We support each individual's personal calling to serve.  Our culture enables decision-making at all levels, healthy relationships, personal and professional growth, ethical discernment and wellness.


We welcome people of all faiths, cultures and traditions.  We celebrate the contributions of all our employees, and strive to create a community of care that brings hope and healing to both caregivers and those we serve.


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