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Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Unit 5G2 Geriatrics at the U of A Hospital. The role involves hands-on nursing care in a busy, fast-paced unit, with rotating days, evenings and weekends. The posting states a temporary position from October 2026 to April 2028, a 0.70 FTE, and pay of $33.16 to $43.42 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to geriatric patients on Unit 5G2
- Assist with transferring, lifting and positioning patients
- Work as part of a team using team nursing
- Perform bending, lifting, pushing and pulling of equipment
Requirements summary:
- Accredited practical nursing education program
- Eligible for LPN registration and practice permit with CLHA
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- Able to lift and push or pull at least 50 lbs
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills
- Experience with strokes, dementia, delirium or behavioural challenges is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 27.13 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN registration with CLHA, BCLS-HCP |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical nursing |
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Alberta Health 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, 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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 221,476
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- 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…
| 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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- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 5G2 Geriatrics
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 01-APR-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:Must be able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced unit. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs and have the endurance to. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. Criminal records check with vulnerable sector check for external applicants within the last 90 days. Proficient written and verbal communication skills required. Strong critical thinking skills and experience with team nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference given to those who have completed their suite of Indigenous Awareness learning and other required education, experience working with CoACT elements of care. Experience working with patients with strokes, dementia, delirium, and behavioral challenges is considered an asset. Connect Care training is preferred.
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