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The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care within the Emergency Department. They work as part of an interprofessional team to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical policies.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited practical nurse education program and hold active registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. A minimum of one year of experience in an emergency or acute care setting within the last two years is required.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Emergency nursing
- Acute care
- Medication administration
- IV start
- Patient care planning
- Communication skills
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Connect Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Laboratory
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Nursing process
- Clinical policies
- Interprofessional team
- BCLS-HCP
- CLPNA
- Connect Care
- Acute care
- Patient bed assignment
- Medication administration
- IV start
- Primary health care model
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: 0.52 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 22 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. 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.).
