Licensed Practical Nurse - Flu Flex

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join an interprofessional care team. You will provide nursing care aligned with standards and participate in continuous quality activities within the Medicine Program at Royal Alexandra Hospital.

The role involves meeting the posted scheduling patterns (days, nights, weekends) and continuing competency through education, with orientation and e-SIM assessments as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration as an LPN with CLPNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Skills

LPN practice

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse registration

Tools

Shadow Health e-SIM

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the interprofessional health care team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to provide care to individuals across the life span. The LPN provides care in alignment with Alberta Health Services mission to provide patient focused quality health services and the AHS values of respect, accountability, transparency, engagement, safety, learning, and performance. The LPN collaborates and participates in the provision of health care to patients and families in a variety of settings. The LPN’s practice encompasses the application of nursing knowledge, skills and judgment to assess patient needs and provides nursing care, which is reflective of their level of education and knowledge. The LPN performs restricted activities and provides care according to the needs of the patient population and the design of work. The LPN practice is based on legal authorization and competency as defined by Schedule 10 of the Health Professions act, Schedule 7.1 of the Government Organization Act, the Licenses Practical Nurses Profession Regulation and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). The LPN accepts responsibility for continuing competence through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The LPN adheres to CLPNA Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Code of Conduct and applicable AHS governance documents and policies. The LPN is responsible for his/her nursing practices as defined by CLPNA and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid within his/her scope of practice.

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: Unit 5 West, Medicine Program
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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

• BCLS issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting.
• Qualified candidates will be invited to interview and, if successful, may be required to complete a 4-week Elsevier Shadow Health e-SIM course with a minimum score of 80% as part of the final assessment process.
• Candidates who successfully complete both the interview and e-SIM assessment will be required to attend a 3-week centralized orientation in Edmonton prior to starting the unit/program-specific orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Depth & breadth of nursing knowledge & complex reasoning reflective of level of education.
• Strong communication skills with effective negotiation & conflict resolution skills to improve interprofessional patient/community-centered care.
• Compassionate & caring attitude; conveying respect & dignity of all persons.
• Related Experience in Collaborated Practices and Medicine Preferred.