Licensed Practical Nurse
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
The LPN provides safe care to patients diagnosed with a life limiting illness. This is an interdisciplinary, active treatment unit for patient who have complex physical and psychosocial needs that often require intensive support. Family and friends are considered to be part of the unit of care as they can also require significant support. 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 43, Palliative Care Unit
- Primary Location:
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.40
- Posting End Date:
- 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temporary Part Time
- Date Available:
- 01-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 08-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 4
- Shifts per cycle:
- 8
- 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:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills are required. Excellent assessment skills are required. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular Employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in a tertiary palliative care unit or palliative care setting is or final preceptorship in palliative care is preferred.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe, holistic care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and complex physical and psychosocial needs, including support for their families. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team, lead the team effectively, and deliver quality care within the full scope of LPN practice and established standards.
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 interpersonal and communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and assessment skills are required; recent palliative care experience or a palliative care preceptorship is preferred.
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Palliative Care
- Holistic Care
- Team Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient and Family Support
- Safe, Quality Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Life-Limiting Illness
- Patient Care
- Holistic Care
- Multidisciplinary Health Care Team
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Complex Physical Needs
- Psychosocial Needs
- Family Support
- Team Leadership
- Scope of Practice
- Patient Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Healthcare Provider Level C
- CLHA Registration
- Quality Care
- AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement