Licensed Practical Nurse
- Camrose, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Camrose offers the charm of a smaller city with plenty to enjoy, like scenic trails, ski clubs and a vibrant arts and culture scene. At St. Mary’s Hospital, located right in the heart of the city, you will be part of a community-focused care team offering a wide range of services including a cancer centre, diagnostic imaging, surgery, women’s health and more. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works to full scope of practice with our multidisciplinary health care team. Collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and supporting patients and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own, providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. Unit 5 is a 24 bed Orthopedic and General Surgery Unit which will challenge you and strengthen your nursing skills and efficiency. We welcome anyone who is highly motivated, organized and has a passion for post-operative care. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 5 Surgery SMHC
- Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 01-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills required. Excellent assessment and organizational skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Surgical experience an asset. C-Spine training and advanced wound care experience an asset.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality, holistic care to patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team, working to the full scope of practical nursing practice. Independently lead the care team effectively and follow established standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Applicants must graduate from a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent, hold active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta, and have Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C certification. Strong communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, assessment, and organizational skills are required; surgical experience, C-Spine training, and advanced wound care experience are assets.
Skills
- Holistic Patient Care
- Post-Operative Care
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Organization
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Surgical Nursing
- C-Spine Care
- Advanced Wound Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing
- Active Registration
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta
- Basic Life Support
- Healthcare Provider Level C
- Multidisciplinary Health Care Team
- Holistic Care
- Patient Care
- Family Support
- Team Leadership
- Post-Operative Care
- Orthopedic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Surgical Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- C-Spine Training
- Advanced Wound Care
- Quality Care
- Nursing Standards