Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Medicine Hat is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the 5 East Medical/Surgical unit at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

The position supports acute care patients, requires current LPN registration, BCLS-HCP, and recent medical-surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as an LPN with CLHA.
• Current BCLS-HCP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment, implementation and evaluation of care for medical inpatients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

LPN scope of practice

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity exists to develop as an LPN and practice to your full scope within a collaborative team on 5 East at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. 5 East is a 36-bed inpatient unit providing care for both medical and surgical patients. In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care for medical inpatients, delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centered care that supports the acute needs of our population. As an LPN on 5 East, Medical/Surgical Unit, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health professionals, and support staff, contributing to a unit culture that values respect, teamwork, and professional expertise. LPNs provide care within their scope of practice, in accordance with Alberta Health Services policy, the Health Professions Act, and the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships. You will bring strength in patient advocacy, education, and care coordination, along with effective time management, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills. A commitment to fostering a positive team environment while aligning with the shared vision and values of AHS is essential.

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: 5E - Medical/Surgical

Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 11-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 42

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights

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:

• Recent medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Experience with acute care documentation systems (Connect Care).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of It's Your Move.
• Completion of BSP training.
• Up to date Required Organizational Learning.