Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

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. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care - supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you’re looking for rewarding opportunities to support those with complex needs, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessments, individualized care and treatment to support each patient’s journey with mental health and overall quality of life. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, adapt communication styles to meet changing needs and adopt a patient-centered approach. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, helping others reclaim a sense of self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN practices to full scope, applying professional nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to support safe care and positive health outcomes. The role is committed to providing person-centred, culturally safe, and inclusive care that respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, values, and needs of patients/residents and families. The LPN contributes to a culture of learning and professional practice excellence by orienting, coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of staff, students, and learners. The role promotes knowledge sharing and collaborative practice to enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. The LPN fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful engagement and equitable opportunities for growth and development. The LPN demonstrates leadership within their scope of practice by coordinating care activities, supporting effective team functioning, and contributing to quality improvement and patient/resident safety initiatives. The incumbent fosters professional relationships with patients/residents, families, colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team, promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging. The LPN practices in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, professional ethics, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies, and procedures of Covenant Health. The role supports Covenant Health's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation through respectful and culturally responsive practice. 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:
Emergency Mental Health
• Primary Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.57
• Posting End Date:
26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
21-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date:
14-JUN-2028
• Hours per Shift:
11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
24
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$33.16
• Maximum Salary:
$43.42
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

One year of Addictions and/or Mental Health experience within the last 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Experience in various risk assessment i.e. Suicide risk, Homicidal risk, VAST, Domestic Violence screening an asset. Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) preferred. New grads who have completed a final preceptorship in an Addiction and/or Mental Health site may be considered.