Licensed Practical Nurse
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Part-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Apply by
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community 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!
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:
Strong communication skills and compassionate patient-centered approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a care team. Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Continuing Care experience. Connect Care experience. Dementia-specific education (e.g., Supportive Pathways or equivalent) grounded in person-centered care and responsive approaches to dementia-related behaviors.
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. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community 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!
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:
- 7C Seniors Care EGCCC
- Primary Location:
- Edmonton General EGCCC
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.64
- Posting End Date:
- 16-NOV-2026
- Employee Class:
- Regular Part Time
- Date Available:
- 26-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 5
- Shifts per cycle:
- 16
- 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:
Strong communication skills and compassionate patient-centered approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a care team. Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Continuing Care experience. Connect Care experience. Dementia-specific education (e.g., Supportive Pathways or equivalent) grounded in person-centered care and responsive approaches to dementia-related behaviors.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Deliver holistic, person-centered care to patients and residents while collaborating 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. Strong communication, compassionate care, independent and collaborative work, and leadership abilities are required; continuing care experience, Connect Care experience, and dementia-specific education are preferred.
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Culturally Safe Care
- Inclusive Practice
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Dementia Care
- Connect Care
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing
- College Of Licensed Practical Nurses And Health Care Aides Of Alberta
- Basic Life Support
- Healthcare Provider Level C
- Continuing Care
- Subacute Care
- Complex Care
- Hospice Care
- Palliative Care
- Person-Centered Care
- Culturally Safe Care
- Inclusive Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Orientation
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Connect Care
- Dementia Education
- Supportive Pathways
- Responsive Approaches To Dementia