Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Children's Hospital Unit 4 is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive pediatric nursing care from birth to 18 years. The LPN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, while coordinating services with families and a multidisciplinary team.

You will work in a unit that emphasizes family-centered care and opportunities for growth, with shifts on days, nights and weekends and potential committee involvement for ongoing professional development.

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

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for pediatric patients on Unit 4.
• Provide ongoing assessment, care, education and coordination of services to children, youth and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in teaching patients, families and students.

Skills

LPN

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

BCLS-HCP

Education

Practical Nurse program

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of children and families by joining the team at Alberta Children’s Hospital Unit 4. Unit 4 is a 27 bed unit accepting patients from birth to 18 years of age. Patient populations on Unit 4 can include general pediatric medicine, general surgery, trauma, brain injury, orthopedics, plastic surgery, endocrinology, metabolics, eating disorders, mental health and overflow oncology. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on Unit 4, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for the above patient population. Opportunities for professional growth include participation on unit based education/safety committees, motivation committees, participation in ACH initiatives, and senior skill certification. You will be provided the opportunity to work to full scope of practice. As the LPN, you will provide ongoing assessment, care, education, and coordination of services to children, youth and families. This includes assessment of physical, psychological, and social needs & planning appropriate interventions to full scope of practice. The LPN participates in a multidisciplinary team and works both in an independent and collaborative manner. You will practice in a way that supports family centered care. It is an expectation that the LPN will be a collaborative partner in providing teaching to patients, families, students and other multi-disciplinary stakeholders. Develop your pediatric skills while working in a supportive learning environment. Unit 4 provides a variety of opportunities for growth and learning in a fun pediatric environment. The incumbent may be required to work in other care areas of the hospital as needed.

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: ACH Unit 4, Acute Care
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.57
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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: ACH Unit 4, Acute Care
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.57
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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:

Completion or auditing of TNCC, PEARS, PALS, ENPC, immunization, IV initiation, and/or other applicable pediatric focused courses1 year + experience (within the last 5 years) of nursing practice in a pediatric acute care setting. Minimum of 6 months of current experience on Unit 4. Participation in unit or hospital based initiatives/committees. Care experience with infants, children and adolescents. Experience in pediatric surgery, trauma, orthopedics, diabetes, mental health and/or general surgery. Previous experience with Unit 4 senior skill.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work under time constraints, within a fast paced changing environment. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of specific children and families. Excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, time management, problem solving ability and organizational skills. Strong decision making and assessment skills. Must convey and demonstrate AHS’ five core values.

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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.