Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, multi-modality environment. The LPN monitors, plans, implements and evaluates care of patients/clients and works in consultation with Physicians, RN, Technologists, and others to meet the needs of more complex patients/clients. The LPN works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to monitor the patient’s condition and care while in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. This position will share equally in any shift, weekend, or on-call responsibilities that may be expected. LPN’s complete care within their scope of practice, in accordance with Alberta Health Services policy, the Health Professions Act and the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation.
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: Diagnostic Imaging Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 12-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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:
Competencies in IV direct medication administration and IV initiation. Reliable and dependable. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to safeguard AHS information as private and confidential. Ability to follow and adhere to AHS policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a Diagnostic Imaging Department. Previous acute care experience.
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Responsibilities
Monitor, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, collaborating with physicians, registered nurses, technologists, and other team members. Provide safe, patient- and family-centred care within the LPN scope of practice and applicable legislation, standards, and organizational policies.
Requirements
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 are required. Applicants must be competent in IV medication administration and initiation, dependable, collaborative, able to protect confidential information, follow AHS policies, and communicate effectively; Diagnostic Imaging or acute care experience is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Intravenous Initiation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Confidentiality
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- IV Initiation
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Scope of Practice
- Health Professions Act
- Alberta Health Services
- Confidentiality
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Acute Care
