Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery & Urology

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

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide safe and effective nursing care. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the health care team, assist patients with daily living activities, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. A minimum of 2 years of surgical experience is required, along with registration eligibility with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. This role offers a competitive salary and the ability to work within a dedicated team at Royal Alexandra Hospital.

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).
• Minimum 2 years surgical experience; Urology, Bariatric, General Surgery.
• Experience with IV, PCA, epidural, TPN, Drains, Wound Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies.
• Observe, monitor and document changes in patient's condition.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with health care team to deliver consistent quality care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

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

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the patient with activities of daily living and provides the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. Working as part of a care hub, the LPN is responsible to collaborate with other members of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient. Staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital serves a unique inner city population and we want to do it well. The surgery inpatient program maintains the expectation that all employees do so with pride, compassion, and respect. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. Must be able to think critically and respond to emergency situations. Position requires candidates to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 21 - Inpatient Surgery
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-FEB-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-FEB-2026
• 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: $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

At least 2 years within the previous 3 years of previous surgical experience required. Urology, Bariatric, General Surgery as an LPN. IV, PCA, epidural, TPN, Drains, Wound Care experience. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer experience preferred.