Original job description
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PCU 21 is a 28-bed unit providing care to urology and general surgery patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the patient with activities of daily living and provides the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. Working as part of a care hub, the LPN is responsible for collaborating with other members of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient. Staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital serve a unique inner-city population, and we want to do it well. The surgery inpatient program maintains the expectation that all employees do so with pride, compassion, and respect. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high-quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. Must be able to think critically and respond to emergency situations. Position requires candidates to perform moderate to heavy patient handling work on a regular basis to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ability levels and support needed.
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: Unit 21 General Surgery/Urology Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Nights, 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:
Inpatient surgery experience, including clinical placements in school. Strong capacity for self-directed work and teamwork. IV, PCA, epidural, TPN, drains, and wound care experience. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and priority setting skills. Demonstrated reliability in attendance and punctuality. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Personal skills including providing peer to peer feedback, conflict management, and patient concern resolution/patient relations skills Basic computer skills. 2 years within the previous 5 years of previous surgical experience required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year of general surgery or urology experience.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to general surgery and urology patients, including monitoring and documenting changes, assisting with daily activities and mobilization, and educating patients and families. Collaborate with the interprofessional care team, respond to emergencies, and contribute to frontline quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification. Candidates need at least two years of surgical experience within the past five years, including experience with IVs, PCA, epidurals, TPN, drains, and wound care, along with strong teamwork, communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
Skills
- Practical Nursing
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Emergency Response
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient And Family Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Epidural Care
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Drain Care
- Wound Care
- Conflict Management
- Basic Computer Skills
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Inpatient Surgery
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Emergency Response
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Epidural
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Drain Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Mobilization
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Quality Improvement
- Conflict Management
- Patient Relations
