Licensed Practical Nurse

Covenant Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Avenue.io Inc. seeks an LPN to join a multidisciplinary health care team delivering holistic care to patients and families.

The role uses clinical judgment, communication, and leadership to support safe, person-centered care in Covenant Health settings. The position emphasizes orientation and mentoring of staff, collaboration for quality improvement, and adherence to professional standards within an AUPE collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C Health Care Provider is required.
• Experience in mental health (Geriatric Psychiatry) or related settings required.
• Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patients' behaviour.
• Ability to recognize, assess and act upon patients in acute mental health crisis, such as delirium.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet patient needs.
• Good organizational and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proven dependability.
• Ability to be objective in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients/residents.
• Collaborate with health care team to enable safe care.
• Coordinate care activities and support team functioning.
• Orient, coach, and mentor staff and learners.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

English fluency

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Tools

IV certification

Alaris pump training

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN practices to full scope, applying professional nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to support safe care and positive health outcomes. The role is committed to providing person-centred, culturally safe, and inclusive care that respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, values, and needs of patients/residents and families. The LPN contributes to a culture of learning and professional practice excellence by orienting, coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of staff, students, and learners. The role promotes knowledge sharing and collaborative practice to enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. The LPN fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful engagement and equitable opportunities for growth and development. The LPN demonstrates leadership within their scope of practice by coordinating care activities, supporting effective team functioning, and contributing to quality improvement and patient/resident safety initiatives. The incumbent fosters professional relationships with patients/residents, families, colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team, promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging. The LPN practices in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, professional ethics, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies, and procedures of Covenant Health. The role supports Covenant Health's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation through respectful and culturally responsive practice. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: 2B Geriatric Mental Health
• Primary Location: Villa Caritas
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.84
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C Health Care Provider is required. Experience in mental health (Geriatric Psychiatry) or related settings required. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patients' behaviour. Ability to recognize, assess and act upon patients in acute mental health crisis, such as delirium. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet patient needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time management skills. Proven dependability. Ability to be objective in decision making.

Preferred Qualifications

Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training preferred. Current bELITE training preferred. I.V. certification and current Alaris pump training preferred.