Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency
- AB, Canada
- Strathcona County, AB, Canada
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: STCH Emergency Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable · Full-time
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- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: STCH Emergency Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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Original job description
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 organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: STCH Emergency Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
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.
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, professional standards, and applicable legislation while providing safe, patient- and family-centred care.
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 Providers certification. The role requires at least one year of experience working to the full scope of practice, including managing multiple patients, along with strong assessment, communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Starts
- Emergency Nursing
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Practical Nurse Education
- Alberta LPN Registration
- CLHA
- CLPNA
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Patient- and Family-Centred Care
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Clinical Policies
- Standards of Practice
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Starts
- Multi-Patient Assignment
- Emergency Nursing