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Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Alberta Health Services
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 12-week temporary full-time position on Unit 83 Colorectal/General Surgery at Rockyview General Hospital. The work covers pre-op and post-op care, IV therapy, central line and PICC care, ostomy and advanced wound care, and blood and TPN administration. Shifts are 7.75 hours on days, nights and weekends, with a pay range of $33.16 to $43.42 per hour and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Provide pre-op and post-op nursing care on a surgical unit
- Manage IV therapy, central lines and PICC care
- Provide ostomy, wound and VAC dressing care
- Administer blood, TPN and PCA therapy, and manage pain
- Work within an interprofessional team under current practice standards
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program
- Eligible for LPN registration with CLHA
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- Current acute hospital surgical experience
- Preferred: one year of recent surgical experience
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- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | LPN registration with CLHA, BCLS-HCP |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
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Alberta Health Services
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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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- Alberta Health Services
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- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,134 |
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Your Opportunity:
Unit 83 is a fast-paced Colorectal/General surgery unit that is well known as a supportive and enthusiastic mentoring environment for new staff. Our primary focus of surgical care supports the patient that is undergoing bowel or general surgery procedures. Our patient population requires the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to possess a high degree of clinical nursing skill and critical thinking ability. LPN professional growth is supported by the collaborative identification of individual learning needs and strategic performance goal setting which is intended to assist the nurse achieve a standard of excellence in nursing care practice Nursing care on Unit 83 includes: pre-op/post-op protocols, IV therapy, Central line/PICC care, ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, advanced wound care (including VAC dressings), NG tube insertion/management, TPN administration, PCA care, pain assessment & management, blood administration, Narcan administration and current IP&C practices.
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: Unit 83 Colorectal/General Surgery
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date: 13-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Current acute hospital surgical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year of recent surgical experience. Current experience with Central Lines/PICC care, Ostomy Care, VAC Dressings, NG tube insertion/management, PCA, TPN. Experience with SCM.
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