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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the inter-professional health care team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to provide care to individuals across the life span. The LPN provides care in alignment with Alberta Health Services mission to provide patient focused quality health services and the AHS values of respect, accountability, transparency, engagement, safety, learning, and performance. The LPN collaborates and participates in the provision of health care to patients and families in a variety of settings. The LPN’s practice encompasses the application of nursing knowledge, skills and judgment to assess patient needs and provides nursing care, which is reflective of their level of education and knowledge. The LPN performs restricted activities and provides care according to the needs of the patient population and the design of work. The LPN practice is based on legal authorization and competency as defined by Schedule 10 of the Health Professions act, Schedule 7.1 of the Government Organization Act, the Licenses Practical Nurses Profession Regulation and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). The LPN accepts responsibility for continuing competence through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The LPN adheres to CLPNA Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Code of Conduct and applicable AHS governance documents and policies. The LPN is responsible for his/her nursing practices as defined by CLPNA and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid within his/her scope of practice.
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, 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 shared vision and values of the organization.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: PCU51 and Medicine Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
BCLS issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview and if successful, may be required to complete a 4-week Elsevier Shadow Health e-SIM course with a minimum score of 80% as part of the final assessment process. Candidates who successfully complete both the interview and e-SIM assessment will be required to attend a 3-week centralized orientation in Edmonton prior to starting the unit/program-specific orientation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Depth & breadth of nursing knowledge & complex reasoning reflective of level of education. Strong communication skills with effective negotiation & conflict resolution skills to improve inter-professional patient/community-centered care. Compassionate & caring attitude; conveying respect & dignity of all persons. Related experience in Collaborated Practices and Medicine preferred. Recent CAPD certification within the last 6 months preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients across the lifespan, assessing needs and applying nursing knowledge, skills, and judgment within the LPN's authorized scope of practice. Collaborate with patients, families, and the interprofessional team while maintaining professional standards, current registration, and ongoing competence.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an active Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification issued by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Candidates must meet the role's physical demands and may need to pass an e-SIM assessment and complete centralized and unit-specific orientations.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Physical Stamina
- Continuing Professional Development
- Complex Clinical Reasoning
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nursing Process
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing Care
- Interprofessional Health Care
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Restricted Activities
- Scope of Practice
- Continuing Competence
- Professional Development
- Quality Improvement
- CLPNA Professional Practice Standards
- Code of Ethics
- Alberta Health Services
- BCLS-HCP
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Elsevier Shadow Health E-SIM
- CAPD Certification
- Medicine
- Collaborated Practices
