Posted 19 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for Unit 34 Inpatient Surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The work is temporary part-time at 0.80 FTE, on days, evenings and weekends, with a posted salary of $33.16 to $43.42 per hour. The posting shows as closed, with an end date of 30-OCT-2026.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to inpatient surgical and orthopedic patients
- Assist with lifting, turning and mobilizing patients
- Support patients of varying mobility status
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Accredited practical nurse education program
- Eligible for LPN registration with CLHA
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- Two years orthopedic or surgical experience preferred
- IV, PCA, epidural, drain and wound care experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 29 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN, CLHA practice permit, BCLS-HCP |
| 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.
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- 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
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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 | 2,234 |
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- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 34 Inpatient Surgery
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 21-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 48
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, 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:Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required. Demonstrated reliability required. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills are required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required. This job is physically demanding, the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks. Ability to support/ assist patients of varying mobility status required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Two years previous orthopedic and surgical experience preferred. IV, PCA, Epidural, Drains and Wound Care experience preferred. Experience with monitoring of Central Lines preferred.
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