Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Vor Ort; CAD 46.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Neuroscience ward at the University of Alberta Hospital. You will provide nursing care within a multidisciplinary team serving patients with acute strokes, brain injuries and other neurological conditions.

This regular part-time position (0.40 FTE) requires BCLS-HCP, registration, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Prior neuroscience or med-surgical experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 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).
• The candidate must have the physical capability to perform all aspects of the role, including the ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs.
• Connect Care related experience required.

Aufgaben

• Provide nursing care for patients in Neuroscience units.
• Collaborate with NP, RN, HCA, MD, OT, PT, SW, dietitian and pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in Neuroscience Orientation Classes and ensure patient and family centred care.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Practical nurse education program

Tools

Connect Care

Jobbeschreibung

If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to enhance your skill set and become specialized in the care of acute neuroscience patients, look no further! Neurosciences units at University of Alberta Hospital is one of a kind within Alberta Health Services that provides specialized care that includes the management of acute strokes, brain injuries, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries and other neurological issues. The LPN works to full scope of practice providing nursing care for patients and families. This is done within a team-forward environment that prides itself in the multidisciplinary collaboration amongst NP’s, RN’s, HCA’s, MD’s, OT, PT, and SW, dietician and pharmacist. As such, a strong commitment to teamwork is reflected in our daily practice which relies on excellent inter-professional communication. Neurosciences ward units provide advancement opportunities including care required during insertion and/or management of drains, acute management of patients experiencing a stroke, spinal cord injuries and/or other acute neurological issues.

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 organization's shared vision and values.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: 5A2, Neuroscience
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 17
• 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: 5A2, Neuroscience
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 17
• 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:

The candidate must have the physical capability to perform all aspects of the role, including the ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs. Basic computer skills required. Strong leadership and critical thinking skills, demonstrated by the ability to direct other healthcare workers, problem solve and elevate clinical concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills and must be committed to patient and family centred care. Demonstrated ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, families and team members. Successful applicants will undergo Neuroscience Orientation Classes. Connect Care related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 to 2 years of Neuroscience experience preferred. 1 to 2 years of Med Surg experience preferred.

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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