Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) positions at Strathmore hospital's Acute Care unit. The role involves assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care across medical/surgical, palliative, and high-acuity settings, with a focus on holistic patient-centered care.

Work includes diverse shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, on-call) and requires adherence to standards, safety, and teamwork with interprofessional staff.

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

Skills

Nursing skills

Computer literacy

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

IV therapy equipment

EMR/computer systems

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, a 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 shared vision and values of the organization.

Employment Details

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: 0.00

Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 12-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: Varies

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: Other

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.