Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's and Child Health Float Pool

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

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Women’s and Child Health Float Pool at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton. You will provide care across Postpartum and NICU, supporting families during the newborn journey and high-acuity infant care.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, teamwork, and adherence to Covenant Health values. This is a 1.0 FTE temporary posting with rotation shifts and a posting end date listed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across postpartum and NICU as part of float pool.
• Deliver family-centered care to mothers and newborns.
• Support infants requiring medical support and participate in ongoing clinical assessment.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's and Child Health Float Pool

At Covenant Health, we are committed to providing compassionate care while fostering a supportive environment where our staff can grow and make a meaningful difference.The Grey Nuns Community Hospital serves southeast Edmonton and the surrounding community with a broad range of healthcare services, including a busy Maternal Child Program and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our float pool team, providing care across both the Postpartum Unit and NICU.This unique role offers an opportunity to support families during some of life's most meaningful moments, from welcoming a new baby to providing specialized care for infants requiring additional medical support. Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will provide family-centered care to mothers and newborns, assist with infant feeding and postpartum recovery, and support the care of premature and medically complex newborns in the NICU.We are looking for individuals who are adaptable, have strong clinical assessment skills, and thrive in dynamic environments. Successful candidates will be passionate about patient- and family-centered care, demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork, and be committed to supporting families through both routine and complex healthcare journeys.Join Covenant Health and make a meaningful difference in the lives of newborns and their families while contributing to a culture of compassion, respect, and excellence. Together, we can support healthy beginnings and deliver exceptional care while living Covenant Health's core values every day.

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN practices to full scope, applying professional nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to support safe care and positive health outcomes. The role is committed to providing person-centred, culturally safe, and inclusive care that respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, values, and needs of patients/residents and families. The LPN contributes to a culture of learning and professional practice excellence by orienting, coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of staff, students, and learners. The role promotes knowledge sharing and collaborative practice to enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. The LPN fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful engagement and equitable opportunities for growth and development. The LPN demonstrates leadership within their scope of practice by coordinating care activities, supporting effective team functioning, and contributing to quality improvement and patient/resident safety initiatives. The incumbent fosters professional relationships with patients/residents, families, colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team, promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging. The LPN practices in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, professional ethics, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies, and procedures of Covenant Health. The role supports Covenant Health's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation through respectful and culturally responsive practice. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Women's and Child Health Float Pool
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 17-FEB-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Women's and Child Health Float Pool
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 17-FEB-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required.Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent acute care experience required.PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in one of the above-mentioned areas preferred.Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course preferred.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital