Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute in Edmonton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Cardiology 5A5/5A6 team. You will provide patient care within an interprofessional group, using nursing processes, critical thinking and collaborative decision-making.

The role requires acute care experience, active LPN registration, and BCLS-HCP. AHS emphasizes professional development, patient- and family-centered care, and a supportive work environment.

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 CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care as part of the interprofessional team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other health professionals to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Communicate findings concisely and accurately to the team and families.
• Support cardiac patients with mobility and transfers as needed.

Skills

Acute care experience

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN education program

BCLS-HCP

Tools

Telemetry

Connect Care

Job description

Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional who has a knack for organization, communication, and problem-solving? We are looking for someone like you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in Cardiology (5A5/5A6) at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute! Situated in the lively and beautiful city of Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a world leader in complex cardiac care and surgery. With a collaborative approach, our team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac care professionals, researchers and educators are advancing the prevention, detection, treatment and study of cardiovascular disease. As the leading heart institute in western Canada, the Mazankowski has the best and brightest healthcare team to care for the most complex and chronic cardiac patients. Patients come to the facility from not only Edmonton, but from all over northern Alberta, northern B.C., the fellow Canadian Prairies provinces (SK & MB), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. This LPN opportunity functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; collaborative decision-making alongside the multidisciplinary team is also a key part of this role. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, and has been named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Alberta’s Top 75 Employers, and a top employer for young people and diversity. AHS is a supportive employer, with endless opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive!

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: Cardiology 5A5/5A6
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Cardiology 5A5/5A6
• Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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 experience required; cardiac experience preferred. Excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational, and patient care skills are required, as well as the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are needed. Able to stand for long periods, lift a minimum of 50lbs and assist patients with mobilization and transport. The successful candidate must be able to identify their own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Successful completion of the unit specific course/exam. Reference from the current manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Cardiology or CV Surgery wards. Experience with Telemetry and Connect Care. Successful completion of Unit Specific Course.

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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