Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care

Alberta Health Services; Strathmore; Sur place; CAD 46 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alberta Health Services in Strathmore is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Acute Care team. You will assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for medical/surgical, full lifespan and palliative patients, within a collaborative interprofessional environment.

The role requires adherence to standards, physical ability to handle patient handling up to 50 lbs, and ongoing competence in BCLS-HCP, IV therapy, medications, and computer skills.

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).

Responsabilités

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for acute care patients.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.
• Follow nursing standards/protocols and maintain full scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to address diverse patient needs.

Connaissances

Computer skills

IV therapy

Medication administration

Fit testing

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Description du poste

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.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Care
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

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