Licensed Practical Nurse – Diagnostic Imaging

Your Opportunity :

You’re an organized, adaptable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is committed to providing excellent patient care. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has a unique opportunity to join the Diagnostic Imaging team at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

Working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, multi-modality environment, you will educate and prepare patients who are undergoing a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, and provide monitoring and care before, during, and after these procedures.

A vital part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will evaluate and respond to the patient’s condition and care while in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

In this role, you may rotate through all the imaging areas on site, including interventional radiology, DI recovery, and other modalities as required.

In this role, you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure patient safety and well-being while in Diagnostic Imaging.

A key part of Alberta’s provincewide health system and a national leader in many areas of healthcare, AHS is recognized as a top employer nationally and provincially, and a top employer for young people and diversity.

It is an exciting time to join AHS, as we re-imagine and re-organize healthcare administration and delivery to deliver on our mission of an accessible, sustainable health system for all Albertans.

Come work for a supportive employer with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in the outstanding City of Calgary.

Ranked as the 5th most-livable city worldwide, and one of the world's cleanest cities, Calgary is also just hours from Banff National Park.

Whatever your interests, you’ll find your work-life balance in Calgary. Apply today!There are 2 positions available.

Description :

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.

Required Qualifications :

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).

Additional Required Qualifications :

Must be able to perform multiple, frequent patient transfers each shift.Must be able to wear a lead apron (15-20lbs) for prolonged periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous experience in Diagnostic imaging interventional and angiography procedures, including interventional scrub training, desired.

Certification in IV therapy, CVC Access and Care, POCT blood glucose monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation an asset.

Experience in Hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, and PCA Pumps an asset.