Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Emergency unit on a 0.80 FTE basis.

The LPN will provide holistic, compassionate care under the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement, with shifts including days, evenings and weekends. Minimum two-year ED or medical/surgical/acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program and active CLHA registration.
• BLS Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
• Recent Emergency Department or relevant acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the Emergency department to deliver safe, quality care.
• Lead patient care with limited supervision and team support.
• Assist in transporting and positioning patients as needed.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Organizational skills

Patient handling & mobility

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Active CLHA registration

BLS Healthcare Provider Level C

Job description

Your Opportunity: Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well-being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 11-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent Emergency Department experience OR Two years Medical/Surgical/Pediatric/Acute Care experience required. Excellent assessment and organizational skills required. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those with one or more of the following certifications: ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, and EPIC. Experience and ability to work with cardiac monitors preferred. Dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of ECGs preferred. Experience with Connect Care EHR asset; Emergency Connect Care ASAP preferred.