Nurse-mobile-LPN
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2024
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Mobile Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),
Job Requisition ID: 63594
Ministry: Children and Family Services- Provincial Campus Based Centre
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: October 22, 2024
Classification: MH1
Salary: $2903.30 to $3682.17 bi-weekly ($75,776 to $96, 104 annually)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
A successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to participate fully and actively in all aspects of life and or their families. The Ministry of Children’s Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. You can be part of helping us make a difference!
To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services.
Role Responsibilities
Calling all LPN’s:
Do you like to travel and make a difference in the lives of Youths, if this sounds like you, keep reading!
We are hiring a Mobile Licensed Practical Nurse to work in 24/7 Provincial Campus Based Care Centres across Alberta. Reporting to the Nurse Supervisor, you will be responsible to provide nursing and residential support services for in-care youths ages 12 – 17 with complex needs. This is a mobile position based out of Edmonton with a 60% travel expectations to all other Provincial Campus Based Care sites in Lethbridge, Lac La Biche and Medicine Hat.
In this role you will be responsible for;
- Responsible for ensuring effective service delivery by planning, implementation of nursing/health services
- Participate in nursing assessments/interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatment and monitoring/documenting treatment progress
- Monitoring and creating an atmosphere for the youth based on trauma informed practice standards
- Act as advocate to enhance the quality of life to youths residing at PCBC
- Liaising with parents, guardians, caseworkers and other service providers
- Collaborating with Child Intervention Practitioner, Child and Youth Care Counsellors, Therapists, Addictions Counsellors, Indigenous Specialists and all other leadership at Provincial Campus Based Care sites.
- Required to be on call on a rotational basis
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Drive for Results
- Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives, and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes, and broader organizational needs.
Creative Problem Solving
- Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems. Finds ways to improve complex systems or structures to better meet goals and outcomes. Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization. Assesses and addresses risks while providing guidance to move new ideas forward.
Agility
- Anticipates changing environmental demands and changes behavior accordingly. Remains calm and composed even in difficult or stressful situations. Is open to new or diverse ideas, and to doing things in a new way. Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals.
Systems Thinking
- Takes long term view towards organizations objectives and how to achieve them.
Develop Networks
- Makes an effort to have informal or casual contact with a range of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Builds trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes. Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information.
Build Collaborative Environments
- Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Develop Self and Others
- A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing and registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurse of Alberta (CLPNA) and in good standing.
Preference will be given to those who have;
- Experience working with and treating youth
- Mental Health treatment experience
- Experience with Addictions
- Crisis driven care and trauma informed practice
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
Hours of Work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).
Role Requirements
- Registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
- Possessing a valid, full (Non-GDL) Alberta Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- The ability to travel within the Province is required.
Pre-employments
The final candidate for this position will,
- Undergo an academic verification check,
- Be required to provide suitable security screening including Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector (CRC/VS),
- Be required to obtain and provide an Intervention Record check (IRC), and,
- Provide 2-3 appropriate supervisory references.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
How to Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, we recommend obtaining an evaluation of your credentials from one of the following: the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx), World Education Services (WES) (https://www.wes.org/ca/), or another recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator. You can find more information on credential evaluation services by visiting the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact CFS PCBC Recruitment at CFS.PCBC-Recruitment@gov.ab.ca.
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.