Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Strathmore is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for Acute Care. You will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for medical/surgical and palliative patients, working with an interprofessional team to provide patient- and family-centered care.

Requirements include a completed practical nurse program, active CLHA registration, and BCLS-HCP. You should be able to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs, and work days, evenings, nights and weekends.

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 assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for patients in Acute Care.
• Deliver a wide range of nursing services to patients and families in a diverse population.
• Follow nursing standards and policies to provide safe, quality patient and family centered care.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional health care team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

BCLS-HCP

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions at acute care at Strathmore hospital will be performed in an environment that will challenge the ability to balance varying patient acuity levels and priorities. You will participate in the provision of health care to patients in Acute Care which includes medical/surgical full lifespan and palliative care patients. The LPN role is responsible for the assessment, planning, care provision and evaluation of the patient in Acute Care. You will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families in a diverse population, focusing on an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. You will follow nursing standards/protocols as required, working to full scope of practice. You are aware that the LPN position requires physical demands including lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment up to a frequent basis. A high level of physical effort is required related to clinical caseload, an LPN may be required to push, pull, and lift to 50 lbs on a frequent basis.

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: Acute Care
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.45
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

Current nursing experience. Excellent computer skills. Experience and knowledge of IV treatment and medications. Fit testing certification.

Preferred Qualifications

CTAS. Experience or education in caring for cardiac monitored patients. Dementia education. Experience in caring for the elderly. Rural experience. Acute care experience. Certification in CVC. Palliative care education.