Licensed Practical Nurse
- Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Your Opportunity:
Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity for an LPN in their Emergency/Outpatients Department! Wetaskiwin Emergency Department (ED) is a brand new 24 bed department opening soon. As an LPN in our ED and member of our nursing care team, your Emergency Department experience will be valuable in our busy department. You will also demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct patient and family centered care. Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. The city name comes from the Cree word which means “the hills where peace was made”.
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: Emergency Department Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 25 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:
One Year experience as an LPN in an Emergency Department. ACLS. Lead II. CTAS- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
PALS. NRP. TNCC. ENPC. ENPEP. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity for an LPN in their Emergency/Outpatients Department! Wetaskiwin Emergency Department (ED) is a brand new 24 bed department opening soon. As an LPN in our ED and member of our nursing care team, your Emergency Department experience will be valuable in our busy department. You will also demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct patient and family centered care. Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. The city name comes from the Cree word which means “the hills where peace was made”.
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: Emergency Department Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 25 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:
One Year experience as an LPN in an Emergency Department. ACLS. Lead II. CTAS- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
PALS. NRP. TNCC. ENPC. ENPEP. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality direct care to patients and families in the Emergency Department as part of an interprofessional nursing team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making in accordance with professional standards, legislation, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. The role also requires one year of Emergency Department LPN experience, ACLS, Lead II, and CTAS certification; additional preferred qualifications include PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, ENPEP, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Direct Patient Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Lead II Monitoring
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Trauma Nursing
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Outpatient Care
- Interprofessional Healthcare Team
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Lead II
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Emergency Preparedness
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Alberta LPN Practice Permit
- Direct Patient Care