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The LPN monitors, plans, and evaluates patient care within the Diagnostic Imaging Department in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include reviewing patient histories, recognizing critical health deviations, and providing post-procedure reports and discharge instructions.
Requirements
Candidates must complete an accredited practical nurse education program and hold an active practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP) certification is required.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Aseptic Technique
- Radiation Safety
- Infection Control
- Patient Teaching
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Assessment
- Sterile Tray Setup
- High Level Disinfection
- Interprofessional Collaboration
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Diagnostic Imaging
- BCLS-HCP
- CLPNA
- Health Professions Act
- Aseptic Technique
- Patient Care
- Radiation Hazards
- Infection Control
- Alberta Health Services
- Healthcare Provider
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Teaching
- Medical Documentation
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, multi-modality environment. The LPN monitors, plans, implements and evaluates care of patients/clients and works in consultation with Physicians, RNs, Technologists, and others to meet the needs of more complex patients/clients. The LPN works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to monitor the patient’s condition and care while in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. LPNs provide care within their scope of practice, in accordance with Alberta Health Services policy, the Health Professions Act, and the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulations. They review patient history for pertinent clinical information, prioritizing those patients at risk. They recognize deviations from normal health status and potentially critical situations, and communicate assessment to members of the team, and take appropriate actions. Documents and communicates pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Participates in completing all data/information sheets as required. Provides post procedure report to Patient Care Unit when applicable. Ensures aseptic technique is practiced. Assists patient as required and relays any concerns to the appropriate person. Demonstrates safe practice with respect to radiation hazards, infection control, and blood and body fluids practices. May monitor the patient post procedure and provide patient teaching and discharge instructions. May perform sterile tray set up, disassembly and high level disinfection, including Ultrasound transducer cleaning, with appropriate training. May provide assistance to radiologists or residents during diagnostic Imaging procedures, such as providing supplies. Identifies priorities for care in collaboration with the team including the patient/client.
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: Diagnostic Imaging Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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:
Understands and complies with: Legal requirements of licensure. The Licensed Practical Nurses Regulations Profession (Alberta, 2003). The Health Professions Act: The CLPNA Code of Ethics. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP). Protection of Persons in Care Act. Mental Health Act. Public Health Act. Health Information Act. Other relevant legislation Demonstrates accountability for practice. Achieves, maintains and monitors own competence in practice. Identifies own professional development needs and competencies, seeks appropriate learning opportunities and evaluates own learning. Achieves and maintains proficiency in practice. Shares knowledge gained through attendance at conferences, in-services, etc. with peers. Appropriately consents to and supervises care of unregulated healthcare providers and assigns care to regulated members of the healthcare team according to their scope of practice and AHS policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
