Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Emergency Department team. The successful candidate will utilize nursing processes and critical thinking to deliver quality patient care. Ideal qualifications include a relevant nursing education, active registration with the CLPNA, and experience in an Emergency setting within the last two years. This part-time temporary position offers a salary from $27.58 to $36.13 per hour, with a commitment to teamwork and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Experience in an Emergency Department within the last 2 years.
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
• Good command of the English language.
• Physical capability for job-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family-centered care in the Emergency Department.
• Utilize nursing processes and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with the CLPNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Connect Care

Netcare

PYXIS

Job description

Your Opportunity: 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: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 26-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-FEB-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an Emergency Department is required within the last 2 years. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. Basic computer skills, familiarity with Connect Care, Netcare and PYXIS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good command of the English language. Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision. Physical capability of performing all aspects of the role (bending, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, and mobilization of bariatric patients).

Preferred Qualifications

As required.