Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Unit 49, Medical Cardiology, at 0.70 FTE. The LPN provides care within CLPNA scope, supports assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and collaborates with the health care team.

The successful candidate has acute cardiology experience, BCLS-HCP, and strong teamwork and communication skills, with commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide care to cardiology patients within CLPNA scope.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Collaborate with Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Support Workers.

Skills

Acute care experience

Cardiology experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the health care team, providing care to cardiology patients within the CLPNA scope of practice. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.Unit 49 is a strong team environment with Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Support Workers.The successful candidate needs to be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for all care providers, patients and families.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 49, Medical Cardiology
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 49, Medical Cardiology
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent acute care nursing experience required, at least 2 years.Recent Cardiology experience required, at least 1 year.Demonstrated ability to perform and document physical assessments.Demonstrated ability to administer medications within the acute care setting.Demonstrated critical thinking skills re: clinical judgment and problem solving.Recent experience in an acute care setting at full scope of practice required.Recent experience in caring for medical/cardiac patients required.Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required.Effective interpersonal communication skills.Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Telemetry experience.Basic computer skills are an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre