Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Come join the fast-paced team in the Emergency Department! We are the main referral center for Central Corridor. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of emergency medicine. You have 2-5 years of recent Acute Med-Surg or Critical Care experience, and you will have an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge in this exciting environment. You will be offered a supportive environment to grow your skills as an Emergency Department Nurse.
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: Red Deer Emergency Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 22-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-MAY-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 15 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:
The LPN requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustained posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects as described in the job classification of “heavy physical demand. The ability to have N95 fit testing and “It’s your move” certification is required. Recent experience in an acute care setting. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written English. The ability to work as a member of a team and request and accept direction is required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/families, visitors, and team members. Well-developed time management and organizational skills. Basic computer skills. Demonstrate accountability, critical thinking, interpersonal communication skills required, and commitment to collaborative practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
ACLS, Lead II, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, EPIC ENPEP. Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment, and adapt/cope with change. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate preferred.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care as part of an interprofessional Emergency Department team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, eligibility for Alberta LPN registration and a practice permit, current BCLS-HCP, and recent acute-care experience. Candidates must be able to meet the role’s physical demands, communicate effectively in English, work collaboratively, and have N95 fit testing and “It’s Your Move” certification.
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Acute Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Patient-Centered Care
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Time Management
- Organization
- Basic Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Physical Stamina
- Collaborative Practice
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Acute Care
- Med-Surg
- Critical Care
- Nursing Processes
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Team
- BCLS-HCP
- ACLS
- Lead II
- TNCC
- ENPC
- PALS
- EPIC ENPEP
- N95 Fit Testing
- It's Your Move Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Collaborative Practice
- Heavy Physical Demand
