Villa Caritas is a 150 bed acute secure geriatric psychiatry hospital. The hospital has 5 units each composed of 30 beds. Our facility provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment, individualized care and treatment with the goal of achieving maximum rehabilitation, optimal function and overall wellness to older adults with complex cognitive and psychiatric challenges. Patients admitted to our facility have been identified as having acute psychiatric symptoms and/or behavioral difficulties which significantly compromise their safety, physical and/or mental well-being. Our team delivers services through an interdisciplinary model in collaboration with medical personnel, community resources and family members in an effort to achieve the stabilization and successful discharge of our patients to an appropriate care setting. Please note: 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 NurseUnion: COV AUPE AUXUnit and Program: UNIT 1A, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3BPrimary Location: Villa CaritasLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2025Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 24-SEP-2025Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesShift Pattern: Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off: OtherMinimum Salary: $27.58Maximum Salary: $36.13Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired 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:Experience in mental health (Geriatric Psychiatry) or related settings required. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patients' behaviour. Ability to recognize, assess and act upon patients in acute mental health crisis, such as delirium. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet patient needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time management skills. Proven dependability. Ability to be objective in decision making.
Preferred Qualifications:Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training preferred. Current beLITE training preferred. I.V. certification and current Alaris pump training preferred. Experience with Connect Care preferred.