Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

As a member of the collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and practices to full scope as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). The relief (float) LPN will go to all medicine units as required. Other key competencies for this role include Interpersonal, organizational, and assessment skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Ability to work independently while continuing to collaborate with team members. Ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and work conditions. Accountability, critical thinking, time management, and communication skills. Ability to respond to new needs in the role as they arise, with initiative and self-direction.

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:
Ra Med Relief
• Primary Location:
Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.00
• Posting End Date:
07-DEC-2026
• Employee Class:
Casual/Relief
• Date Available:
04-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift:
Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks:
Varies
• Shifts per cycle:
Varies
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off:
Other
• 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).

Recent experience in acute care inpatient hospital setting required within the last 2 years. Basic computer and email skills are required.

Experience working within a Medicine acute care practice setting within the last 2 years preferred. Experience working in a casual or float position preferred. Experience working within the CoACT framework is preferred. Order Processing and Transcription experience preferred. IV Certification preferred. Ventilator skills are preferred.