Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional who has a knack for organization, communication, and problem-solving? We are looking for someone like you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in Cardiology (5A5/5A6) at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute! Situated in the lively and beautiful city of Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a world leader in complex cardiac care and surgery. With a collaborative approach, our team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac care professionals, researchers and educators are advancing the prevention, detection, treatment and study of cardiovascular disease. As the leading heart institute in western Canada, the Mazankowski has the best and brightest healthcare team to care for the most complex and chronic cardiac patients. Patients come to the facility from not only Edmonton, but from all over northern Alberta, northern B.C., the fellow Canadian Prairies provinces (SK & MB), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) opportunity functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; collaborative decision-making alongside the multidisciplinary team is also a key part of this role. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, and has been named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Alberta’s Top 75 Employers, and a top employer for young people and diversity. AHS is a supportive employer, with endless opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive! Come join our award-winning team!
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: 5A5/5A6 - Cardiology Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 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:
Recent acute care experience required; cardiac experience preferred. Excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational, and patient care skills are required, as well as the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are needed. Able to stand for long periods, lift a minimum of 50lbs and assist patients with mobilization and transport. The successful candidate must be able to identify their own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Successful completion of the unit specific course/exam. Reference from the current manager.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Cardiology or CV Surgery wards. Experience with Telemetry and Connect Care. Successful completion of Unit Specific Course.
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient and family-centered care as part of an interprofessional cardiology team. Use nursing processes and sound clinical judgment to support safe, high-quality care and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in patient-care decisions.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nursing program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification. Recent acute-care experience is required; candidates also need strong clinical, assessment, documentation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and must complete the unit-specific course or exam.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Implementation
- Evaluation of Patient Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Documentation
- Communication
- Organization
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Cardiac Care
- Telemetry
- Patient Mobilization and Transport
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Cardiology
- Acute Care
- Cardiac Care
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Nursing Process
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Team
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Documentation
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Telemetry
- Connect Care
- Patient Mobilization
- Patient Transport
- Unit-Specific Course
