Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Presencial; CAD 46.000 - 60.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Royal Alexandra Hospital's Unit 34 Inpatient Surgery. The role involves comprehensive nursing care on a 30-bed unit, collaborating with RNs and HCAs, and participating in frontline quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include independent practice under a Charge RN, scheduling across days/evening/weekends, and contributing to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting. Minimum wage details are provided in postings.

Formación

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Physically capable of lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient and family care on an acute surgical unit.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives at the frontline within the surgery program.
• Direct and monitor the care provided by health care aides; work under the direction of a Charge RN.
• Provide safe, high quality patient- and family-centred care aligned with standards and policies.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Priority setting

Reliability

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Educación

Practical nurse education program

Herramientas

Basic computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Your Opportunity:

ALicensed PracticalNurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with RAH and AHS policy and procedures. 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. PCU 34 is a 30-bed unit providing care to orthopedic and ortho spine surgery patients. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. We have collaborative nursing care on all shifts with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and health care aides working cohesively within the collaborative model of care. LPNs work independently and under the direction of a Charge RN. 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. LPNs are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by health care aids.

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 organization's shared vision and values.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Unit 34 Inpatient Surgery

Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time

Date Available: 09-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 21-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 48

Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, 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:

• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required.
• Demonstrated reliability required.
• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
• This job is physically demanding, the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.
• Ability to support/ assist patients of varying mobility status required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years previous orthopedic and surgical experience preferred.
• IV, PCA, Epidural, Drains and Wound Care experience preferred.
• Experience with monitoring of Central Lines preferred.