Licensed Practical Nurse - Unit 3F2 Trauma

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join an interprofessional health care team. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care while employing nursing processes and critical thinking. Candidates must have completed an accredited program, hold registration with the CLPNA, and have a minimum of one year of experience in trauma or acute care. Flexible scheduling is required. Competitive salary between $27.58 and $36.13 per hour. Posting ends on 02-JAN-2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in trauma or acute care in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Trauma experience

Acute Care experience

General Surgery experience

Patient teaching skills

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Registration with CLPNA

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

Note: Rotation subject to change.

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 Details

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 3F2 Surgery Program
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.47
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 10-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 23
• 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

Minimum of 1 year of Trauma, Acute Care, General Surgery experience required in an acute care hospital. Must be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast paced and changing environment. Must not have any restrictions to walk, push, pull, transfer, bend, and carry. N95 fit tested. MLL modules must be up to date or in progress. Connect Care trained. Must be able to work to full scope of practice and have all required clinical competencies up to date. Successful applicant will be held accountable to their professional practice. Ability to lift 25-50 pounds, must not have current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic surgical wound/drain care, complex wound care and negative pressure wounds (VAC dressing), NG tube insertion and management. Strong patient teaching skills.