Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centered care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with the UAH and AHS policy and procedures. 3E4 is an 18+ bed unit providing care to Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and General Surgery patients received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care unit and directly from home and/or surgery clinics. Decisions are made in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. The LPN is expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the Surgery Program.
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 organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Uniti 3E4-Surgery Program Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.57 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 25-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 17-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Must have a minimum of 2 year of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and general surgery experience; must be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast paced and changing environment; CPR must be current; N95 fit tested; MLL modules must be up to date or in progress; Connect Care trained; must be able to work to full scope of practice and have all required clinical competencies up to date. Successful applicant will be held accountable to their professional practice. Ability to lift 25-50 pounds, must not have current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current IV therapy, Pre-op/Post-op care protocols, Central line/PICC care, Ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, complex wound care and negative pressure wounds (VAC dressing), NG tube insertion and management, TPN administration, PCA/PCEA/TAP management, Insulin infusion protocols and blood product administration. Strong patient teaching skills. Charge Nurse and Connect Care (EPIC) trained. Note: Rotation subject to change.
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive patient- and family-centered care for patients on an acute surgical unit. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that support high-quality care within the Surgery Program.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration, current BCLS-HCP, and at least two years of otolaryngology head and neck surgery and general surgery experience. Applicants must be Connect Care trained, maintain required clinical competencies and CPR, be N95 fit-tested, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and be able to lift 25–50 pounds without activity restrictions.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Quality Improvement
- Otolaryngology Surgery
- General Surgery
- Preoperative and Postoperative Care
- Wound Care
- IV Therapy
- Patient Teaching
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Acute Surgical Unit
- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- General Surgery
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Quality Improvement
- Alberta LPN Registration
- BCLS-HCP
- CPR
- N95 Fit Testing
- Connect Care
- IV Therapy
- Central Line Care
- PICC Care
- Ostomy Care
- Surgical Wound Care
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- NG Tube Management
- TPN Administration
- PCA/PCEA/TAP Management
- Insulin Infusion
- Blood Product Administration
- Patient Teaching
- EPIC
