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The LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with acute and chronic renal failure. They work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient and family-centered care in a hemodialysis setting.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited LPN program, active registration with CLPNA, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent adult acute care experience and current hemodialysis experience.
Working hours
32 hours per week
Skills
- Hemodialysis
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Acute Care
- Chronic Renal Failure Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Physical Assessment
- Basic Computer Skills
- Patient and Family Centered Care
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Renal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Nephrology Nursing
- CLPNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Acute Care
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Patient Care
- Alberta Kidney Care
- University of Alberta Hospital
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Physical Assessment
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity in our program for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North (AKC-N) program. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse 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 Licensed Practical Nurse will practice within the guidelines and philosophy of AKC-N. You will be encouraged and expected to work at your full scope of practice and to perform a variety of nursing duties in accordance with current policies and nursing care standards. You may have the opportunity to work in other city and rural satellite dialysis units within AKC-N. Please note, candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted by email. This position is based in 5B1 Hemodialysis at the University of Alberta Hospital.
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: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:
Current (within 12 months) hemodialysis experience. Physical Assessment, IV Therapy and Medication Administration course required. Minimum 2 years recent (within 2 years) Adult Acute Care experience required. Successful candidate must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg). Basic computer skills are required. The AKC-N program requires candidates to complete/pass hemodialysis training. Hemodialysis training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on availability. Hemodialysis orientation will take 6 weeks: 4 weeks of on-unit training and 2 weeks of buddy shifts (or equivalent hours). A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to buddy shifts. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 1 year medical-surgical nursing experience within the last 2 years. Recent experience in acute and chronic hemodialysis, nephrology nursing.
