Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Pediatrics unit (4N) at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. The role supports patient- and family-centered care within an interprofessional team in a dynamic pediatric setting.

Seeking candidates with registered LPN status, BCLS-HCP, and strong assessment and communication skills. The position is Regular Part Time (0.70 FTE) and located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, with shifts across days/evenings as rotated.

Qualifications

• 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).

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Organization

Education

LPN education program

Job description

Are you energized by the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population? Are you passionate about delivering Patient and Family Centered Care? If so, we would love to have you join our Pediatrics team.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Pediatrics Unit at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Our collaborative interdisciplinary team provides care to pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric needs. We are committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for patients, families, and staff.As a member of our team, you will work closely with colleagues across the Women and Children's Health Portfolio, helping to support and strengthen care throughout the organization. In addition, staff may have opportunities to provide care to adult patients as required, allowing for a varied and rewarding practice experience.If you are looking for a dynamic role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we encourage you to apply.

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: Pediatrics/4N
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Pediatrics/4N
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient/client change in status.Patient transfer assessment skills.Communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of specific patients/clients, and to relay patient/client information to physicians who are often off-site in a concise, accurate manner in order to facilitate the physician’s treatment decisions.Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills.Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment and to effectively contribute to patient/client care planning processes.Reliable and dependable.Strong written and verbal communication required.Demonstrated skills in conflict management.Ability to safeguard AHS information as private and confidential.Ability to follow and adhere to AHS policies, procedures, goals and objectives.Basic computer skills.Ability to perform duties as outlined on the Physical Demand Statement (PDS) for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of new/current LPN Preferred2-3 years acute care experience.Preference given to those who have inpatient Pediatrics experience.Proven technical and clinical skills pertinent trends in Pediatrics nursing preferred.Current pediatric IV therapy/experience preferred.Current knowledge of Cardio/Respiratory monitoring preferred.Pediatric Mental Health experience beneficial

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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