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Licensed Practical Nurse

@ Alberta Health Services

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Wetaskiwin, Alberta

1+ years experience
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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its brand new 24-bed Emergency Department in Wetaskiwin. The role provides patient and family centred nursing care in a busy emergency setting on a rotating schedule of days, nights and weekends, with a 0.60 FTE temporary position through September 2027 and pay of $33.16 to $43.42 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe, high quality, patient and family centred care
  • Apply nursing processes, critical thinking and decision making
  • Work as part of an interprofessional health care team
  • Uphold standards of practice, legislation and policies

Requirements summary:

  • Accredited practical nurse education program
  • LPN registration with CLHA
  • One year LPN experience in an emergency department
  • BCLS-HCP, ACLS, Lead II and CTAS certification
  • Preferred: PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, ENPEP, non-violent crisis intervention

Tools & skills

LPNCritical thinkingProblem solvingDecision makingACLSCTASPALSNon-violent crisis intervention
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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience1+ years
Hours per week22.2
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsLPN registration (CLHA), Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP), Lead II, Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyPractical 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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Reported office locations
  • 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
Specialties
  • 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…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy2,151
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity for an LPN in their Emergency/Outpatients Department! Wetaskiwin Emergency Department (ED) is a brand new 24 bed department opening soon. As an LPN in our ED and member of our nursing care team, your Emergency Department experience will be valuable in our busy department. You will also demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct patient and family centered care. Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. The city name comes from the Cree word which means “the hills where peace was made”.

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:
    • Emergency Department
  • Primary Location:
    • Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.60
  • Posting End Date:
    • 19-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 29-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 30-SEP-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 11.08
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 12
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 25
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $33.16
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $43.42
  • Vehicle Requirement:
    • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

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:

One Year experience as an LPN in an Emergency Department. ACLS. Lead II. CTAS- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

PALS. NRP. TNCC. ENPC. ENPEP. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

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