Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Come join the adventure with our Day Surgery/Surgical Short Stay team at the PLC. As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team you will be an integral part of the the patient experience, seeing a diverse populations of Albertans and their families who require surgical stay and ensure a positive surgical experience. The LPN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/family care needs. You will provide education to patients, their families and act as a strong patient advocate through collaborative discharge planning for both the Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay patients. You will also provide peer education regarding best practices, practice updates, and participate in research activities. You’ll provide leadership to your team, strong organization, concise communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with your team, and the ability to be flexible and agile in an ever-changing environment. To be successful in this role, you will possess an understanding of how patients and their families are at the center of care strategies and strive to be inclusive and welcoming to reflect the needs and supports required for the populations that we serve (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-seeking, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.). You will possess excellent time management skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement utilizing an evidence-based approach when considering impacts to patients, families, staff, and physicians. Please apply to be part of this dynamic fast paced team today!
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: Unit 22/23 Day Surgery, Short Stay Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 50 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:
Minimum of one (1) years of Nursing experience within last three (3) years in a Day Surgery unit. Previous experience providing education to patient populations. Demonstrated positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills through computer, verbal and written means, in a professional and mature manner. Demonstrated initiative and independence in a team environment. Strong critical thinking and communication skills. Working to full scope of practice as a LPN (including IV certification, medication administration).
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a LPN within the last 5 years in an acute inpatient surgical nursing unit. Experience using Connect Care. Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity Training. Experience working with diverse communities, groups and/or organizations (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.).
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care for Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay patients, including assessment, care planning, education, advocacy, and collaborative discharge planning. Support team leadership and peer education, contribute to research activities, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nursing program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, maintain current BCLS-HCP certification, and have at least one year of recent Day Surgery nursing experience. They must also have patient education experience, strong communication and critical-thinking skills, initiative, and the ability to work to the full LPN scope, including IV certification and medication administration; acute surgical nursing experience and Connect Care familiarity are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient And Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Communication
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Inclusive Care
- Leadership
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Day Surgery
- Surgical Short Stay
- Acute Inpatient Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Interprofessional Healthcare
- BCLS-HCP
- IV Certification
- Medication Administration
- Connect Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Research Activities
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Inclusive Care
- Indigenous Awareness And Sensitivity Training
