Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity at the Strathcona Community Hospital. The facility offers a 24/7 Emergency. Department variety of Ambulatory outpatient services, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging services. This position is the “front line” representation in delivering care within the Emergency Department. Based on a primary health care model, the incumbent functions within a multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing related duties in accordance with clinical policies and standards. The incumbent must have strong judgment and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to participate in inter-professional collaboration.
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: Emergency Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: 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:
Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Proven ability to work within a team environment and effectively contribute to patient planning processes. Strong assessment and communication skills (verbal and written). Successful candidates are responsible for providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) and to maintain registration throughout the employment relationship. Minimum 1 year working to the full scope of practice including but not limited to managing a multi patient bed assignment while working independently and with an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient cart. Minimum 1 year experience in an emergency/acute care setting, within the last 2 years and Connect Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those applicants that have successfully completed a post-basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position (i.e. medication administration, IV start, etc.).
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care in the Emergency Department as part of a multidisciplinary team. Perform nursing duties in accordance with clinical policies, standards, legislation, and the LPN’s scope of practice, providing safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants must have at least one year of full-scope nursing experience, including emergency or acute care experience within the past two years and Connect Care experience, along with strong assessment, communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Starts
- Emergency Nursing
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Emergency Care
- Acute Care
- Practical Nurse Education
- Alberta LPN Registration
- CLHA
- CLPNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Connect Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Care Evaluation
- Clinical Policies
- Standards Of Practice
- Scope Of Practice
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Starts
- Patient- And Family-Centred Care
