Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Medicine Program work with a diverse patient population and are able to develop a well-rounded knowledge base of internal medicine. A mix of experienced and newer graduates provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity in an ideal environment to develop expertise. The incumbent participates in the provision of health care to patients by utilizing their critical thinking skills and working up to their full scope of practice (i.e. the administration of intermittent intravenous medications, monitoring of continuous IV medication infusions etc.). This includes, but not limited to performing various treatments and procedures; assessing the patient, planning their care based on the assessment, observing, monitoring, evaluating the effectiveness of care provided, reporting and documenting changes in the patient's physical, mental or emotional state; assisting the patient with activities of daily living; providing both patient and family with relevant information and selected education and performing other related duties as required and/or delegated. The Unit Manager supervises the position.
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: 5C4 - Medicine Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 15-AUG-2027 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:
To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.1–3 years of recent GI/Hepatology nursing experience. Graduation from a recognized practical nursing program with the ability to work to a full scope of practice. Must be able to move, push pull, lift greater than 50lbs. Basic computing skills required. Must be able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced Gastrointestinal/Hepatology Unit. Must be able to work within posted position rotation and shifts. Must possess excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment. Must be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of recent GI/Hepatology nursing experience. Connect Care trained applicants preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, patient- and family-centred nursing care, including assessments, care planning, treatments, procedures, medication administration, and monitoring patients' conditions and responses to care. Document and report changes, assist with daily living activities, provide relevant information and education, and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
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. Applicants must have 1–3 years of recent GI/Hepatology nursing experience and demonstrate full-scope practice, physical capacity to lift more than 50 pounds, strong communication and clinical reasoning, infection-control knowledge, and availability for the posted rotation.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient Monitoring
- Documentation
- Patient And Family Education
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Communication
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Basic Computing
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Gastrointestinal Nursing
- Hepatology
- Internal Medicine
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Continuous IV Infusion Monitoring
- Treatments And Procedures
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Documentation
- Patient And Family Education
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Connect Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare
- Patient-Centred Care
- Family-Centred Care
