Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity in our program for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North program. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Decisions are made in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides patient and family centered care to acute and chronic renal failure patient populations. The LPN will practice within the guidelines and philosophy of the AKC. You will be encouraged and be expected to work at your full scope of practice and provide a variety of nursing duties in accordance with current policies and nursing care standards. This position is located at the Wetaskiwin Hemodialysis Unit. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be 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.
Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Alberta Kidney Care North, Hemodialysis Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 50 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.53 Maximum Salary: $43.85 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Must have Physical Assessment, IV Therapy and Medication Administration course. Must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg). Successful completion of the CLPNA Administering Blood or Blood Products module is required if you were a graduate prior to June 2022 The AKC–N program requires candidates to complete/pass Hemodialysis Training. Candidates with previous experience will be required to complete Hemodialysis Training as per Manager/Educators discretion. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive 4 week full-time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full-time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full time buddy shifts. Upon successful completion of the orientation the LPN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 weeks of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager. Required to attend 1-day mandatory post orientation (3 Months Post) in person for Edmonton zone employees and via zoom for outside of the Edmonton Zone employees. Advanced Practice Standards 3-10 & 16-17 required (found in the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses – 5th Edition on the CLPNA website).
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 1-2 years recent Adult Acute Care experience. Recent acute and chronic hemodialysis and/or nephrology nursing experience.
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for acute and chronic renal failure patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred nursing care in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program, active or eligible Alberta registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP, and training in physical assessment, IV therapy, and medication administration. Candidates must complete hemodialysis training and meet the specified clinical and examination standards; recent adult acute care experience and hemodialysis or nephrology experience are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Nursing Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Organization
- Physical Assessment
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Hemodialysis
- Patient and Family-Centred Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Blood Product Administration
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Renal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Nephrology
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Interprofessional Health Care
- BCLS-HCP
- Physical Assessment
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Blood Product Administration
- CLHA Registration
- CLPNA Advanced Practice Standards
- Clinical Training
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Safety
