Licensed Practical Nurse - PCU 44 Trauma/Surgery

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

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Calgary is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver holistic care in acute settings. Key responsibilities include utilizing nursing processes and teamwork to ensure quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have completed a practical nurse education program and possess relevant certifications, alongside recent acute care experience. This part-time position offers a structured schedule with a competitive salary range from $27.58 to $36.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 2 years of recent acute care surgical nursing experience.
• Experience with SCM, NetCare & R-ESP.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive holistic care to patients.
• Utilize critical thinking and nursing processes.
• Work as part of an interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Collaborative practice

Excellent written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Nursing processes

Education

Completion of accredited practical nurse education program

Active registration with CLPNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

In collaboration with a strong multi-disciplinary health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive holistic care to the stable poly-trauma and general surgical patients in the acute care phase.

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.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: PCU 44 Trauma/Surgery
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 01-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 11-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• 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

2 years of recent acute care surgical nursing experience. Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice. Excellent written and verbal communication practices. Experience with SCM, NetCare & R-ESP required.

Preferred Qualifications

Current It's Your Move certification preferred. Non-Violent Crises Intervention certificate.