Licensed Practical Nurse-Emergency

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Emergency Department at Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert, AB.

This 0.50 FTE temporary position offers shift patterns including days, evenings, nights and weekends, with rotation and a supporting interprofessional team. Required are an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible LPN registration with CLHA, and current BCLS-HCP.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as an LPN with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality, patient and family centred care within an interprofessional team.
• Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, and clinical decision making.
• Balance multiple demands with effective prioritization and time management.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Teamwork

Computer skills

Connect Care

Netcare

PYXIS

Education

Practical nurse program

LPN registration with CLHA

BCLS-HCP

Job description

Your Opportunity

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

Primary Location

• Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details

• As Per Location

Multi-Site

• Not Applicable

FTE

• 0.50

Posting End Date

• 10-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class

• Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available

• 20-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date

• 20-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift

• 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks

• 21

Shifts per cycle

• 12

Shift Pattern

• Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

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

• 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).
• Up to date N95 Mask Fitting.

Preferred Qualifications

• As Required.