Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Emergency Department. You will provide safe, high-quality nursing care within the full scope of practice and collaborate with a high-functioning interprofessional team to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

You will observe, monitor and document changes in patients, participate in quality monitoring activities and contribute to ongoing professional development while following CLPNA

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care per hospital policies and nursing standards.
• Observe, monitor, report and document changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with the health care team to deliver consistent care and participate in quality monitoring activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Flexibility

Patient-centered care

Education

Accredited practical nurse program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital offers acute and outpatient care including 24-hour emergency services. You will be a member of an integrated service delivery team providing care and treatment to clients in the Emergency Department, using professional knowledge, clinical judgment, technical and interpersonal skills. You will provide care to patients within the guidelines and standards of CLPNA. You will work with a high functioning team who collaborate to share information and support each other and you will gain inclusive and approachable leaders who emphasize training, orientation and professional development. You will be able to advance your clinical skills in multiple areas of practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patient's physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the patient with activities of daily living and provides the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of the patient. You will participate in quality monitoring activities.

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: Emergency Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 10-MAR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Minimum 1 year of experience tertiary care, emergency, or critical care unit. Minimum of two (2) years working experience in medicine, surgery unit, or non-tertiary emergency within the last five (5) years. Excellent prioritization and assessment skills. Strong communication skills. The ability to be flexible and agile in an ever-changing environment. Demonstrated compassion and a strong focus on patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). Previous experience as a triage nurse. Previous FSCH experience preferred.