Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Renal Dialysis unit as part of the Alberta Kidney Care North program.

The LPN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, delivering patient and family centered care to renal failure populations within the Hemodialysis Unit at the Gene Zwozdesky Centre.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CLHA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a Hemodialysis unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient/family centred care.
• Adhere to Hemodialysis Nursing Specialty Scope of Practice and standards.
• Provide safe, high-quality care in acute and chronic renal failure populations.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

LPN education program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

We have an exciting opportunity in our program for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North (AKC-N) program. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Decisions are made in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides patient and family centered care to acute and chronic renal failure patient populations. The LPN practices nursing care according to Hemodialysis Nursing Specialty Scope of Practice, regulating body, clinical policies, and nursing standards.This position is based in the Norwood hemodialysis unit.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be 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: LPN - Renal Dialysis
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Hemodialysis Unit, Alberta Kidney Care North
• Primary Location: Gene Zwozdesky Centre (Norwood Redevelopment Project)
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-FEB-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.53
• Maximum Salary: $43.85
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Hemodialysis Unit, Alberta Kidney Care North
• Primary Location: Gene Zwozdesky Centre (Norwood Redevelopment Project)
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.53
• Maximum Salary: $43.85
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Must be able to provide direction to other health care workers. Must have basic computer skills. Ability to work independently and in conjunction with other team members. Demonstrate ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workload. Demonstrate initiative, accountability, interpersonal and communication skills. Successful candidate must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg). Must be able to perform fine motor skills. Advanced Practice Standards 3-10 & 16-17 required. Found in the Competency Profile for LPNs – 5th Edition on the CLPNA website. Must be able to attend Hemodialysis training in Edmonton or Red Deer. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive 4-week full-time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full-time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full-time buddy shifts. Upon successful completion of the orientation the LPN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 wks of buddy shifts assigned by the UM. Upon successful completion of Orientation and buddy shifts, the candidate will be scheduled & required to attend a mandatory 1-day Post-Orientation in Edmonton or Red Deer within 3 to 4 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1-2 years recent Med-Surgical Nursing experience. Recent nephrology nursing and/or hemodialysis training. Connect Care experience.

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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