Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality care in the Emergency Department. The role involves assessments, patient care planning, and teamwork while ensuring compliance with care standards. Applicants must have a valid CLPNA registration and be capable of managing priorities and communication effectively. This is a full-time temporary position with competitive salary ranging from $27.58 to $36.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in emergency/acute care setting in the last 2 years.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care.
• Deliver safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong judgment and decision making skills

Ability to balance numerous demands

Strong assessment skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active registration with CLPNA

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity at the Strathcona Community Hospital. The facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department variety of Ambulatory outpatient services, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging services. This position is the “front line” representation in delivering care within the Emergency Department. Based on a primary health care model, the incumbent functions within a multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing related duties in accordance with clinical policies and standards. The incumbent must have strong judgment and decision making skills, as well as the ability to participate in inter-professional collaboration.

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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Details

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 02-APR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications: Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Proven ability to work within a team environment and effectively contribute to patient planning processes. Strong assessment and communication skills (verbal and written). Successful candidates are responsible for providing proof of active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) and to maintain registration throughout the employment relationship. Minimum 1 year working to the full scope of practice including but not limited to managing a multi patient bed assignment while working independently and with an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient cart. Minimum 1 year experience in an emergency/acute care setting, within the last 2 years and Connect Care experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those applicants that have successful completed a post-basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position (i.e. medication administration, IV start, etc.).