Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Emergency Department at the South Health Campus is a large urban department. It is comprised of an interdisciplinary department that provides care to patients of varying acuity. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the emergency department will work as an essential member of the South Health Campus Emergency Department team caring for all patients of varying acuity. The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients. The emergency department is a dynamic and a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong prioritization and assessment skills and be able to show flexibility in a busy work environment. You will be accountable to the public for your own practice, responsible for ensuring that your practice meets legislative requirements and the practice standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta &HCAs (CLHA).

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:
South Health Campus
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.61
• Posting End Date:
20-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
01-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift:
11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
26
• 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).

Minimum two (2) years, acute care nursing experience (practicum hours not included) within the last four years. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Previous experience in emergency or urgent care setting for more than 6 months to a FTE of 0.6 or more. Critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Professional interpersonal and communication skills. Effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Understands Patient + Family Centered Care philosophy. Up to date Annual Continuing Education.