Description
Your Opportunity:
The Palliative Care Unit (PCU) is part of the premier palliative program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 10 palliative beds that are focused on end-of-life care. This unit primarily admits patients whose life expectancy is less than 3 months or who require pain management with their palliative diagnosis. RN's lead the unit and are part of the greater PCU team that includes LPN's, HCA's, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Unit Clerks, Spiritual Care Coordinators, Physicians and the regions palliative team. In addition, the PCU department hosts 8 Long Term Care - Complex Beds. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
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: Palliative Care
Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 03-FEB-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 13-FEB-2025
Hours per Shift: Varies
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: Other
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:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in palliative care, hospice, or a related healthcare setting.
- Basic understanding of palliative care principles, including pain management, symptom control, and end-of-life support.
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform nursing tasks with precision and care.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic support and work effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Ability to manage complex care needs and respond effectively to changes in patient conditions.
- Physically able to complete all demanding aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending, lifting, assuming awkward positions and standing for long durations of time.
- Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification or additional training in Palliative Care Nursing (e.g., Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)).
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care.
- Knowledge of Alberta’s regulations and best practices for palliative care.
- Advanced skills in symptom management and providing emotional and spiritual support.