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The LPN provides care to cardiology patients by participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. They work within an interprofessional team to ensure safe, high-quality, patient and family-centered care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse program, active registration with CLHA, and BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have at least 2 years of acute care experience and 1 year of cardiology experience.
Working hours
34 hours per week
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Centred Care
- Telemetry
- Nursing Process
- Cardiology Care
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Cardiology
- Acute Care
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA
- Telemetry
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Cardiology
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Hand Hygiene
Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the health care team, providing care to cardiology patients within the CLPNA scope of practice. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Unit 49 is a strong team environment with Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Support Workers. The successful candidate needs to be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for all, care providers, patient and families.
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 shared vision and values of the organization.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 49 Medical Cardiology Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 33 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:
Recent acute care nursing experience required, at least 2 years. Recent Cardiology experience required, at least 1 year Demonstrated ability to perform and document physical assessments. Demonstrated ability to administer medications within the acute care setting. Demonstrated critical thinking skills re clinical judgment and problem solving. Recent experience in an acute care setting at full scope of practice required. Recent experience in caring for medical/cardiac patients required. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Telemetry Certified. Basic computer skills are an asset.
