Licensed Practical Nurse
- Camrose, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
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 Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, 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:
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:
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.
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 Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, 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:
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:
- Unit 5, Surgery SMHC
- Primary Location:
- St. Mary's Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.60
- Posting End Date:
- 12-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 07-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 30-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 12
- Shifts per cycle:
- 36
- 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide holistic, person-centred care to patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team, using clinical judgment and working to the full scope of practical nursing practice. Coordinate care, support team functioning and staff development, and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement while following professional standards and Covenant Health policies.
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, assessment, and organizational skills are required; surgical experience, C-Spine training, and advanced wound care experience are assets.
Skills
- Holistic Patient Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Post-Operative Care
- Culturally Safe Care
- Wound Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing
- CLHA Registration
- Basic Life Support
- Healthcare Provider Level C
- Multidisciplinary Care
- Holistic Care
- Person-Centred Care
- Culturally Safe Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Post-Operative Care
- Orthopedic Surgery
- General Surgery
- C-Spine Training
- Advanced Wound Care
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Professional Nursing Standards
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Collaborative Practice