Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Day Unit

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edmonton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Extended Day Unit. The role emphasizes teamwork and the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a practical nursing program diploma, CLPNA registration, and relevant experience. Join a committed team dedicated to making a difference in patient lives, operating within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Recent (within 2 years) minimum 2 years Surgical or Day Surgery experience required.
• Recent (within 2 years) minimum 2 years critical care experience in ICU or Emergency Department may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families.
• Work to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent assessment and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly stressful environment

Ability to de-escalate tense situations

Education

Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent

Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Day Unit

GNH Unit 23 Extended Day Unit provides exceptional care for Day Surgery, Same Day Admit, and Day Medicine Patients and Families. Operating Monday-Friday, Unit 23 is a fast-paced, high volume, high turnover unit with focus on providing expert and comforting pre-operative and post-operative care to patients and families, as well as skilled, experienced, and comforting care to Day Medical patients that require Infusion Therapy, Diagnostic Procedures, Biopsies, Phlebotomies, and Pacemakers. Unit 23 thrives on a Teamwork culture working in collaboration with teams from Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC), Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Inpatient Surgical units with top priority of providing safe and compassionate care. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are essential and valued members of the team and work in accordance with CLPNA acting as an advocate, coordinator, and liaison for patients and families. LPN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. LPN facilitate patient and family education and discharge planning. LPN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, the Mission, Vision, and Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health.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.

Description:

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: Unit 23 Extended Day Unit
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 05-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 15-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required.Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required.Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent (within 2 years) minimum 2 years Surgical or Day Surgery experience required.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills.Committed to safe, compassionate and ethical patient care and work practices.Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment. Ability to de-escalate tense situations.Recent (within 2 years) minimum 2 years critical care experience in ICU or Emergency Department, and/or PACU will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of Day Surgery Nurse and Day Medicine/IV Therapy Nurse Connect Care training preferred.Completion of Med Admin by CVC, PICC or IVAD module on CLPNA website.

Hiring Requirements

Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

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