Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency

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

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton. The LPN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, high-quality care in an emergency setting, leading when needed and adhering to union terms of AUPE AUX.

The role requires active CLNA registration, a Practical Nursing credential, and BLS Level C. Prior ED or acute care experience is preferred. 0.80 FTE, days/nights/weekends with 7.75-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
• Active registration with CLHA.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Responsibilities

• Team lead effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Provide safe, quality care within full scope of practice.
• Support patients and families in emergency/urgent care settings.

Skills

Active nursing license

BLS Level C

Critical thinking

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

Connect Care EHR

EPIC

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 GNCH
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

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.