Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. The role involves providing nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns within a collaborative setting. Candidates must have completed a practical nurse program and hold a valid practice permit with CLPNA. This position requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities along with physical stamina for patient care activities. Position offers a competitive salary and a full-time temporary role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is required.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer safe and effective nursing care to postpartum patients.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide quality patient and family-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CLPNA

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Located at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, working with postpartum patients, the Licensed Practical Nurse performs a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. The LPN will care for postpartum mothers and newborns. The incumbent must demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and consider the Essential Habits as set forth by the Royal Alex Way in daily interactions with colleagues, patients and visitors.

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 and Details:

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse


• Union: AUPE AUX


• Unit and Program: Women's Health - Postpartum


• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital


• Location Details: As Per Location


• Multi-Site: Not Applicable


• FTE: 1.00


• Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2025


• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits


• Date Available: 18-DEC-2025


• Temporary End Date: 29-JUN-2026


• Hours per Shift: 7.75


• Length of Shift in weeks: 8


• Shifts per cycle: 40


• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Successful completion of a medication exam at time of interview. This position requires the ability to meet the physical demands associated with nursing duties in an acute hospital unit setting. These include but are not limited to: Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment or patients Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the shift Regular bending, kneeling, twisting and reaching Ability to lift, move, or assist patients and equipment weighing up to 40–50 pounds Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in an acute care setting - maternal/child health preferred.