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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: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 25-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
At least one year of recent acute medical/surgical experience or ENPC. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high acuity, and unpredictable environment. Strong physical assessment, critical thinking, and decision making/problem solving skills. Well organized and proficient at prioritizing tasks. Proven written/oral communication skills. Demonstrated computer knowledge. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the inter-professional team. Accountability for own professional practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three to 5 years of nursing experience in acute care. One to 2 years of recent Emergency and/or Critical Care experience. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, EPIC certification, and skill in cardiac monitoring. Experience with patient/family centered care and collaborative practice.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care as part of an interprofessional health care team. Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, and sound decision-making in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited practical nurse education program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants need at least one year of recent acute medical/surgical experience or ENPC, along with strong assessment, communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills; acute care and emergency or critical care experience and additional certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Problem Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Computer Proficiency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Acute Care
- Emergency Care
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Professional Accountability
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Practical Nurse Education
- College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
- CLHA Registration
- Practice Permit
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Acute Medical/Surgical Care
- Emergency Department
- ENPC
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- EPIC
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Physical Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Problem Solving
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Team
- Collaborative Practice
- High-Acuity Care
- Prioritization
- Professional Accountability
