Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for your next adventure? Consider northern Alberta’s best kept secret – Grande Prairie. Surrounded by rolling fields of farmland, boreal forest to the north and access to the Canadian Rockies to the south, each day can lead to something new. We are looking for experienced surgical LPNs who thrive in environments where each day is something different and your skillsets are constantly evolving. With our new regional hospital, we have expanding services within urology, orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, gynecology and ophthalmology, and oncoplastics to support Grande Prairie Cancer Centre. A close-knit community with big city amenities, it’s no wonder those who move to Grande Prairie choose to stay! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Day Surgery Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 29-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 45 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:
Preference will be given to nurses with prior experience in Day surgery. Preference will be given to nurses with surgical experience. Ability to work days, evenings and weekends Ability to handle heavy or awkward items (lifting, transferring, carrying), and withstand considerable walking or standing. Ability to be physically confined to an area due to job demands. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information and health records. Ability to adhere to nursing policy and practice standards. Ability to maintain adherence to CLPNA Code of Ethics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to identify own strengths and weaknesses and showing initiative for improvement. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and accept change Evidence of strong interpersonal and effective communication skills in all encounters. Evidence of initiative, flexibility and sound judgment. Evidence of thoroughness and attention to detail. Evidence of maturity and stability. Evidence of a positive attitude, professionalism, and caring individual.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care as part of an interprofessional team, using nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and sound decision making. Follow applicable legislation, professional standards, policies, and procedures while supporting day surgery services.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification. Day surgery or surgical experience is preferred; candidates must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends, meet the physical demands of the role, maintain confidentiality, and follow nursing practice standards and the CLPNA Code of Ethics.
Skills
- Nursing
- Day Surgery
- Surgical Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Attention To Detail
- Sound Judgment
- Flexibility
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Day Surgery
- Surgical Nursing
- Practical Nurse Education
- CLHA Registration
- Practice Permit
- BCLS-HCP
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Health Care
- Nursing Processes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Confidentiality
- Nursing Policy
- Practice Standards
- CLPNA Code Of Ethics
- Urology
- Orthopedics
- ENT
- General Surgery
- Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Oncoplastics
