Licensed Practical Nurse
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Your Opportunity:
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.
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:
Recent Acute Care Medicine Experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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:
- Medicine Float Pool
- Primary Location:
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 1.00
- Posting End Date:
- 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 01-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 01-DEC-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 4
- Shifts per cycle:
- 20
- Shift Pattern:
- 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:
Recent Acute Care Medicine Experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Deliver holistic, person-centred care to patients and residents in collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary health care team. Coordinate care, support and mentor staff and learners, and contribute to team effectiveness, quality improvement, and patient safety.
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. Recent acute care medicine experience is also required.
Skills
- Holistic Patient Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Person-Centred Care
- Culturally Safe Care
- Care Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Development
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Professional Nursing Practice
- Collaborative Practice
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing
- Acute Care Medicine
- Multidisciplinary Health Care
- Holistic Care
- Person-Centred Care
- Culturally Safe Care
- Inclusive Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Professional Nursing Ethics
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Level C
- Staff Orientation
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Collaborative Practice
- Medicine Float Pool