Licensed Practical Nurse
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, 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 Ethical 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 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighborhood. Unit 42 is a 32 bed surgical unit serving over 3000 Albertans per year. The services we have comprise mainly of: General Surgery, Gynecological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, ENT and Plastic Surgery. Unit 42 is a very busy, acute surgical unit that requires a high functioning team environment. 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 42 Surgery
- Primary Location:
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.50
- Posting End Date:
- 13-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temporary Part Time
- Date Available:
- 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 08-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 12
- Shifts per cycle:
- 30
- 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:
Recent surgical or acute care nursing experience and/or a recent successful surgical preceptorship (within the last year) required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Inpatient surgical experience within the last 2 years would be an asset.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to provide holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients and families on an acute surgical unit. Work to the full scope of practical nursing practice, lead the team effectively, and deliver safe, quality care in accordance with established standards and organizational 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. Recent surgical or acute care nursing experience, or a successful surgical preceptorship within the last year, is required; inpatient surgical experience within the last two years is an asset.
Skills
- Practical Nursing
- Acute Care Nursing
- Surgical Nursing
- Patient Care
- Family Support
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Holistic Care
- Safe, Quality Care
- Basic Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing
- Acute Care
- Surgical Nursing
- General Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- ENT
- Plastic Surgery
- Multidisciplinary Health Care
- Patient Care
- Family Support
- Team Leadership
- Holistic Care
- Scope of Practice
- Quality Care
- Patient Safety
- CLHA Registration
- Basic Life Support
- Healthcare Provider Level C
- Surgical Preceptorship
- Inpatient Care
- AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement