Original job description
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 J.E. 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, Nuclear Medicine 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 1.5 hours from Banff National Park. Whatever your interests, you’ll find your work-life balance in Calgary. Apply today!
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: Diagnostic Imaging Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 26-JUN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:
Must be able to perform multiple, frequent patient transfers each shift. Experience in Hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, and PCA Pumps require. Certification in IV therapy, CVC Access and Care, POCT blood glucose monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation required. 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.
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Responsibilities
Educate and prepare patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, and provide monitoring and nursing care before, during, and after procedures. Assess and respond to patient needs and conditions across imaging areas, collaborating with the interprofessional team to ensure safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers. Required qualifications include experience with hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, and PCA pumps, plus certifications in IV therapy, central venous catheter care, point-of-care blood glucose monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation; candidates must also manage frequent patient transfers and wear a lead apron for prolonged periods.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient And Family Education
- Patient Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Safety
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- PCA Pump Management
- IV Therapy
- Central Venous Catheter Access And Care
- Point-Of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Dysrhythmia Interpretation
- Patient Transfers
- Interventional Radiology
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Opportunities For Growth
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Interventional Radiology
- Angiography
- Nuclear Medicine
- Patient Preparation
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Patient- And Family-Centred Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- PCA Pumps
- IV Therapy
- Central Venous Catheter Access And Care
- Point-Of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Dysrhythmia Interpretation
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Patient Transfers
- Interventional Scrub Training
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
