Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of patients in Diagnostic Imaging. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas including CT, Ultrasound and Recovery room for both pediatric and adult patients. High compliment of inpatient and emergency patients. Duties involve patient prep, assisting in performing various procedures, observing, monitoring, reporting and documenting changes in the patient’s status. Patient transfers and transports are required. Must have the ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members. Must be able to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and work conditions. Accountability, critical thinking, time management and communication skills are necessary. Opportunity to pick up additional shifts on your off days. The successful candidate reports to the Manager of DI Nursing and works under the direction of other professional staff.

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- Nursing Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 08-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 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:

Good assessment skills are required. The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful situations is required. Must be able to exercise good judgment, show initiative, be able to follow instructions carefully and work independently. Good interpersonal and public relations skills are essential. Good organization, documentation and coordination skills, as well as sound communication skills, both oral and written, are required. Must be able to wear heavy lead while standing for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as an LPN in a variety of acute care settings would be a definite asset. Experience in Diagnostic Imaging in a Connect Care setting is an asset. Working to the full scope of practice is an asset.