Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an LPN for the Strathcona Community Hospital Emergency Department. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality patient care, performing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include completion of an accredited practical nurse program, active registration with CLPNA, and BCLS-HCP. Evening/Night shifts and temp-F/T benefits are part of the role, located in Sherwood Park, AB.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line nursing care in the Emergency Department.
• Conduct assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Assessment

Education

Practical nurse education program

Job description

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.

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 shared vision and values of the organization.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Nights
• 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:

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

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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