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Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for a temporary full-time position in Unit 3E4, Surgery Program, at the U of A Hospital, running to October 2027. The role works rotating days, nights and weekends in 11.08-hour shifts, at $33.16 to $43.42 per hour. The posting is closed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide pre-op and post-op surgical nursing care
- Manage IV therapy, drains and wound care
- Administer medications and blood products
- Teach patients and families
- Work to full scope of practice on rotating shifts
Requirements summary:
- Accredited practical nurse education
- CLHA registration or eligibility with practice permit
- Current BCLS-HCP
- Minimum 2 years otolaryngology and general surgery experience
- N95 fit tested and Connect Care trained
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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 | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN registration with CLHA, BCLS-HCP, N95 fit test |
| Education | High school (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 3E4 - Surgery Program
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 17-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- 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:Must have a minimum of 2 year of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and general surgery experience; must be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast paced and changing environment; CPR must be current; N95 fit tested; MLL modules must be up to date or in progress; Connect Care trained; must be able to work to full scope of practice and have all required clinical competencies up to date. Successful applicant will be held accountable to their professional practice. Ability to lift 25-50 pounds, must not have current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending.
Preferred Qualifications:Current IV therapy, Pre-op/Post-op care protocols, Central line/PICC care, Ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, complex wound care and negative pressure wounds (VAC dressing), NG tube insertion and management, TPN administration, PCA/PCEA/TAP management, Insulin infusion protocols and blood product administration. Strong patient teaching skills. Charge Nurse and Connect Care (EPIC) trained. Note: Rotation subject to change.
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