Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery, Plastics & OMF

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Acute Surgical Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The role involves providing patient-centered care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring high-quality nursing practices. Candidates should have relevant experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• 2 years’ recent experience in post-operative care of Plastic Surgery patients.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care in accordance with policies.
• Monitor, report, and document changes in patients' conditions.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobilization of patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of Alberta’s largest and longest-serving hospitals. With a focus on patient-centred care, our teams of experts have access to cutting-edge medical technologies and advanced education to care for patients who require complex and specialized treatment. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills, along with the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in our Acute Surgical Unit. LPNs in this area are responsible for providing safe and effective nursing care in accordance with RAH and AHS policies and procedures. You will observe, monitor, report, and document changes in the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional state, assist with activities of daily living, and provide relevant information and teaching to patients and families. We implement CoAct with Care Hub nursing on all shifts, with RNs, LPNs, and HCAs working collaboratively and to their full scope of practice. This LPN position requires performing moderate to heavy work regularly to ensure safe patient care and unit safety. All staff assist with mobilization of patients with various ambulation needs and disabilities. You will work independently under the supervision of a Charge RN and are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by HCAs. In the Patient Care Unit (PCU) 24 at RAH, you will find a supportive and cohesive team that fosters professional growth and development.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional healthcare 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 embodying the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Acute Care Alberta: Yes
• Primary Care Alberta: Yes
• Recovery Alberta: Yes
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 24 - Inpatient Surgery
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As per location
• Multi-Site: Not applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part-Time
• Date Available: 12-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Require 2 years’ recent experience in post-operative care of Plastic Surgery patients. The job is physically demanding; the incumbent must assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients, among other physical tasks. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and priority-setting skills are required. Demonstrated reliability is essential. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Capacity to work in a high-intensity, high-acuity department. Basic computer skills. Successful candidates will participate in quality improvement initiatives to support high-quality patient care within the surgery program.
Please note: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 on the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a regular employee within this workplace expresses interest by 23:59 on the fifth calendar day after the posting date. If no internal candidate expresses interest by this deadline, the vacancy will be filled under the collective agreement provisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.