Nurse-LPN- Full-Time - Temporary

Regional Fertility Program; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Calgary seeks a Full-time Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in infertility clinics. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, patient assessments, and documentation. Candidates must be graduates of an LPN program with current registration in Alberta. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation: 3 weeks

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Registered with the CLPNA and BCLS certified.
• Experience in gynecology and fertility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in specialized clinics.
• Collect detailed patient histories and document appropriately.
• Act on patient results according to clinic protocols.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures as needed.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Current College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta registration

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Regional Fertility Program • Full‑time • Temporary • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) • Calgary

We are hiring a Full‑time Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Calgary location. The contract will end October 2026, with the possibility for extension.

Primary Purpose of the Position

• Provide direct patient care in a specialized medical practice, including infertility clinics, procedure and recovery room duties, assisting with minor surgical procedures and assessing and managing patients on the phone.
• Work independently within clinic protocols to assess patients, interpret test results and manage treatments.

Education

• Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nurse Program.

Registration Requirements

• Current College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) registration.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Applied Experience

• Previous experience in gynecology preferred.
• Previous experience in fertility is an asset.

Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and reprioritize.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and understanding in patient interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect detailed patient histories (objective and subjective) and ensure proper details are communicated and documented appropriately.
• Obtain and review patient results.
• Act on patient results in accordance with Regional Fertility Program protocols and standards of care and LPN scope of practice.
• Tracking and reviewing critical patient results and acting on results in accordance with Clinic protocols and standards of care and LPN scope of practice.
• Arrange appointments and testing as directed by clinic physicians.
• Document all nursing activities on patient record.
• Report appropriate patient concerns to physician as needed.
• Identify potential and actual learning needs of the patient.
• Plan patient teaching in accordance with patient needs.
• Provide detailed teaching to patients in person and by telephone.
• Evaluate patient response to procedures/teaching and modify care plan as indicated.
• Coordinate urgent off‑site medical procedures with appropriate hospital departments and ensures required post‑procedural results are tracked and appropriately acted upon.
• Methotrexate.
• Dilatation and curettage.
• Participate in the delivery of nursing care to pre/post op patients.
• Admission.
• Discharge.
• IV initiation and discontinuation.
• Monitoring, including vital signs.
• Catheter removal.
• Staple removal.
• Intramuscular injection.
• Assist physician with procedures such as surgical sperm retrieval, paracentesis, endometrial biopsy, etc.
• Perform limited transabdominal ultrasound for embryo transfer procedures.
• Perform nursing procedures and carry out physician orders in accordance with Clinic protocols and standards of care and LPN scope of practice.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff.
• Participate in a collaborative practice with other members of the health care team.
• Assist other clinic divisions with the delivery of care for specified programs.
• Vitrified donor oocyte program, satellite monitoring program.
• Participate in regular nursing and department meetings.
• Participate in research programs as directed by medical staff.
• Participate in continuous quality assurance by collecting information as requested.
• Identify professional learning needs as indicated by CLPNA.
• Accept responsibility for own professional development of evidenced-based practice.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive Benefits package including Health Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program (EFAP).
• E‑tools to assist with meditation, sleep, focus, etc.
• First‑class work facilities.
• Vacation: 3 weeks.

Did we catch your attention? If so, we’d love to hear from you – apply today!

PS… Regional Fertility Program is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

We also thank all the candidates who take the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones.