Licensed Practical Nurse - Day Surgery

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Day Surgery at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. This temporary part-time role (0.75 FTE) involves working days, evenings and weekends, with a focus on safe, patient- and family-centred care in a fast-paced surgical setting.

You will join an interprofessional team, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to CLPNA standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care in Day Surgery.
• Work within an interprofessional health care team guided by standards of practice and policies.
• Utilize nursing processes, critical thinking and decision making to support patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to ethics and CLPNA Code of Ethics.

Education

LPN education program

CLPNA registration

BCLS-HCP

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for your next adventure? Consider northern Alberta’s best kept secret – Grande Prairie. Surrounded by rolling fields of farmland, boreal forest to the north and access to the Canadian Rockies to the south, each day can lead to something new. We are looking for experienced surgical LPNs who thrive in environments where each day is something different and your skillsets are constantly evolving. With our new regional hospital, we have expanding services within urology, orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, gynecology and ophthalmology, and oncoplastics to support Grande Prairie Cancer Centre. A close-knit community with big city amenities, it’s no wonder those who move to Grande Prairie choose to stay! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Day Surgery Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 29-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 45 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

• Preference will be given to nurses with prior experience in Day surgery.
• Preference will be given to nurses with surgical experience.
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends
• Ability to handle heavy or awkward items (lifting, transferring, carrying), and withstand considerable walking or standing.
• Ability to be physically confined to an area due to job demands.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information and health records.
• Ability to adhere to nursing policy and practice standards.
• Ability to maintain adherence to CLPNA Code of Ethics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to identify own strengths and weaknesses and showing initiative for improvement.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and accept change
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and effective communication skills in all encounters.
• Evidence of initiative, flexibility and sound judgment.
• Evidence of thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Evidence of maturity and stability.
• Evidence of a positive attitude, professionalism, and caring individual.