Licensed Practical Nurse - 5 East

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edmonton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in providing safe and compassionate care for surgical patients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, performing a wide variety of nursing assessments and interventions. Candidates should have a practical nursing diploma, active CLPNA registration, and at least one year of recent experience in an acute surgical setting. Competitive salary and temporary part-time benefits are included.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Education support

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent acute inpatient surgery or orthopedic surgery experience.
• Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter training and experience preferred.
• Negative pressure wound therapy education as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the delivery of holistic care to patients.
• Lead effectively while providing safe, quality care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong teamwork

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate of a Practical Nursing program

Active registration with the CLPNA

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse on a 21-bed surgery inpatient ward. Nursing staff on 5 East provide safe and compassionate care for patient populations including urology, gynecology, plastics and general surgery, and also low intensity orthopedic surgery and medicine off-service patients. Opportunity to work in a fast-paced team, environment performing a wide variety of nursing assessments, interventions and evaluations. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. 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 on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. 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: 5 East General Surgery
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.57
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

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

Additional Required Qualifications: At least one year of recent (within the last two years) acute, inpatient surgery or orthopedic surgery required.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong team work and interpersonal skills. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter training and experience. Negative pressure wound therapy education as asset.

Hiring Requirements

Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

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Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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