Licensed Practical Nurse
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Part-time
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The Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of two Tertiary Trauma Centers in the City of Edmonton and is one of Alberta’s largest and longest serving hospitals. Centrally located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable and marginalized population. PCU 33 is a 31-bed unit providing care to neurosurgery, Ortho spine and trauma surgical patients. PCU 33 also features 6 surgical observation beds that include extra training for registered nurses on the unit. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with RAH and AHS policy and procedures. We have modified nursing care on all shifts with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and health care aides working cohesively within the collaborative model of care. LPNs work independently and under the direction of a Charge RN. LPNs are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by health care aids. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. Position requires candidates to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities.
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: General Surgery, Neuro, Trauma Unit 33 Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.86 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 26-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights 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:
Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required. Demonstrated reliability required. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills are required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years previous neuro/ortho/trauma surgical experience preferred. IV, PCA, epidural experience preferred. Monitoring of Central Lines experience preferred.
The Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of two Tertiary Trauma Centers in the City of Edmonton and is one of Alberta’s largest and longest serving hospitals. Centrally located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable and marginalized population. PCU 33 is a 31-bed unit providing care to neurosurgery, Ortho spine and trauma surgical patients. PCU 33 also features 6 surgical observation beds that include extra training for registered nurses on the unit. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with RAH and AHS policy and procedures. We have modified nursing care on all shifts with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and health care aides working cohesively within the collaborative model of care. LPNs work independently and under the direction of a Charge RN. LPNs are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by health care aids. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. Position requires candidates to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities.
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: General Surgery, Neuro, Trauma Unit 33 Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.86 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 26-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights 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:
Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required. Demonstrated reliability required. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills are required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years previous neuro/ortho/trauma surgical experience preferred. IV, PCA, epidural experience preferred. Monitoring of Central Lines experience preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, safe, patient- and family-centered care to acute surgical patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team, direct and monitor health care aide care, support patient mobilization, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
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 for Health Care Provider certification. Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, prioritization, reliability, teamwork, and basic computer skills are required; two years of neuro, orthopedic, or trauma surgical experience and experience with IVs, PCA, epidurals, or central-line monitoring are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Priority Setting
- Teamwork
- Patient Mobilization
- Care Coordination
- Basic Computer Skills
- Quality Improvement
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Acute Surgical Care
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Spine
- Trauma Surgery
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Team
- Health Care Aides
- Charge Registered Nurse
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Mobilization
- IV Therapy
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Epidural Care
- Central-Line Monitoring
- Collaborative Model Of Care