Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The IV Therapy Clinic nurse performs assessment, intervention, and follow up care for ambulatory patients requiring a variety of intravenous therapies, such as, antimicrobial therapy, blood and blood product transfusions, and chronic disease medication infusions. Also responsible for screening and triaging orders, and scheduling patient visits. Works collaboratively with clerical staff, registered nurses, and physicians as well as liaising with other related ambulatory clinics.

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:
• IV Infusion Clinic - Ambulatory Services
• Primary Location:
• Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details:
• As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Not Applicable
• FTE:
• 0.48
• Posting End Date:
• 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
• Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
• 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
• 24-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift:
• 7.75, 4
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• 4
• Shifts per cycle:
• 13
• Shift Pattern:
• Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
• As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
• $33.16
• Maximum Salary:
• $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement:
• Not Applicable
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Required Qualifications:

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:

2 years of recent acute care medicine/surgery and/or ambulatory IV Therapy experience required. Intravenous insertion certification. Intravenous direct medication administration certification. Blood and Blood Product Transfusion CLPNA module. Care of Central Venous Access Devices CLPNA module.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care experience in ambulatory applications, scheduling, template building, referral management and documentation.