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The LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for acute and chronic renal failure patients. They work within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality patient and family-centered care in a hemodialysis unit.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with an active CLPNA practice permit and current BCLS-HCP certification. Completion of a specialized 4-week hemodialysis training program and the ability to lift 40lbs are required.
Working hours
39 hours per week
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Hemodialysis
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Computer Skills
- Patient and Family Centered Care
- Med-Surgical Nursing
- Nephrology Nursing
- Connect Care
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Renal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- CLPNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Nephrology
- Med-Surgical Nursing
- Connect Care
- Patient Care
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Alberta Kidney Care
- Nursing Standards
- Multidisciplinary Team
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity in our program for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North (AKC-N) program. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Decisions are made in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides patient and family centered care to acute and chronic renal failure patient populations. The LPN practices nursing care according to Hemodialysis Nursing Specialty Scope of Practice, regulating body, clinical policies, and nursing standards. This position is based in the Norwood hemodialysis unit. “PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.”
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: LPN - Renal Dialysis Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Hemodialysis Unit, Alberta Kidney Care-North Primary Location: Gene Zwozdesky Centre (Norwood Redevelopment Project) Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 50 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.53 Maximum Salary: $43.85 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Must be able to provide direction to other health care workers. Must have basic computer skills. Ability to work independently and in conjunction with other team members. Demonstrate ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workload. Demonstrate initiative, accountability, interpersonal and communication skills. Successful candidate must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg). Advanced Practice Standards 3-10 & 16-17 required. These can be found in the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses – 5th Edition on the CLPNA website. Must be able to attend Hemodialysis training in Edmonton or Red Deer. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive 4-week full time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full-time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full time buddy shifts. Upon successful completion of the orientation the LPN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 weeks of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager. Upon successful completion of Orientation and buddy shifts, the candidate will be scheduled and required to attend a mandatory 1-day Post-Orientation in Edmonton or Red Deer within 3 to 4 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 1-2 years recent Med-Surgical Nursing experience. Recent nephrology nursing and/or hemodialysis training. Connect Care Experience.
