Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Strathcona Community Hospital to deliver care within the Emergency Department. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have completed a practical nurse education program and hold active registration with CLPNA. Additionally, strong communication, decision-making skills, and emergency care experience are essential for this position. The role requires working extended hours, including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of practical nurse education program is mandatory.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in emergency/acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care.
• Deliver care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in inter-professional collaboration.

Skills

Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to work within a team

Strong assessment and communication skills

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active registration with CLPNA

Job description

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity at the Strathcona Community Hospital. The facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department with 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. Shift Pattern: Extended Hours Days, Nights, and Weekends.

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, 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.

• 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: 0.52
• Posting End Date: 29‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08‑JAN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 22
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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 care. 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 successfully completed a post‑basic study program as required within the scope of the assigned position (i.e. medication administration, IV start, etc.).