Your Opportunity:
Licensed Practical Nurse on a 28-bed surgery inpatient unit. Nursing staff on 6 East provide safe and compassionate care for patients primarily under the Orthopaedic Surgery Service as well as other surgical services and medicine off-service patients. Opportunity to work in a fast-paced team, environment performing a wide variety of nursing assessments, interventions and evaluations. 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:
6 East Orthopaedics- Primary Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp- Location Details:
As Per Location- Multi-Site:
Not Applicable- FTE:
0.50- Posting End Date:
28-SEP-2026- Employee Class:
Regular Part Time- Date Available:
26-OCT-2026- Hours per Shift:
11.08- Length of Shift in weeks:
12- Shifts per cycle:
21- Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights, Weekends- Days Off:
As Per Rotation- Minimum Salary:
$33.16- Maximum Salary:
$43.42- Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable
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:
At least one year of acute care inpatient nursing experience, within the last two years, OR, surgery inpatient preceptorship completed successfully within the last two years.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year of acute adult surgical experience. Recent successful completion of surgery preceptorship may be considered.
