Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care provider in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Emergency Department at Leduc Community Hospital. This role involves delivering safe, quality patient-centered care and requires completion of a recognized nursing education program. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of emergency experience, strong assessment and interpersonal skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a shift pattern including days, evenings, and weekends, with a competitive salary ranging from $27.58 to $36.13 per hour. Regular part-time employees are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for practice permit with CLPNA.
• Minimum 1 year emergency experience within the last 2 years.
• Strong ability to communicate findings concisely.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient-centered care.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Assist in the transport, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Skills

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Patient care skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Completion of accredited practical nurse education program

Active registration with CLPNA

Tools

BCLS-HCP certification

ACLS certification

TNCC certification

PALS certification

Job description

Your Opportunity: Leduc Community Hospital, located 20 km south of Edmonton, offers a range of acute and outpatient care, including a 24-hour Emergency Department. Our dedicated staff provide patient-centered care for individuals of all ages, addressing general medical concerns, acute trauma, and cardiac emergencies. Committed to excellence, we take pride in serving our suburban rural community while continuously enhancing the patient and provider experience.

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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year emergency experience within the last 2 years. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Strong assessment, organization, and patient care skills, with a proven ability to communicate findings concisely and accurately. Adept at adapting to fluctuating priorities and workloads, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. Committed to identifying personal learning needs and seeking professional guidance when necessary. 2 years of experience in medical-surgical and acute care settings, with consideration for equivalent combinations of education and experience. Holds current Basic Life Support (BLS - Heart and Stroke AED Level C) certification, with Healthcare Provider Registration (certificate must be provided). This role requires prolonged periods of standing and walking, as well as assisting in the transport, lifting, and positioning of patients. Additional physical demands include bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with Certified Emergency Nurse (C.N.A. or C.N.E.). Acute/Critical Care experience within the last 2 years. Able to demonstrate excellent assessment, organizational, patient care, and leadership skills. Triage and/or Charge nurse experience an asset.