Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Surgery

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort McMurray is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a temporary 6-month position. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $27.58 to $36.13 per hour and includes an annual allowance. Candidates must have completed a practical nursing program and hold a valid registration with CLPNA. Experience in acute care within the last two years is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient care

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

Current BCLS-HCP

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:

This is a 6-month temporary position to increase bed capacity. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

Details

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Surgery
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 03-APR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

Must have acute care experience in the last 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.