Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of newborns and their families? Join one of Canada’s Most Advanced Neonatal Care Teams at the Stollery Philip C. Etches NICU, located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital! Our 69-bed unit is one of the busiest and most specialized NICUs in Canada, serving patients from across Northern Alberta, the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. In a setting defined by high acuity and rapid pace, we care for infants with complex and urgent healthcare needs. WHAT SETS US APART: We utilize a Family Centered Care philosophy within an interdisciplinary team model and are proud to be the only NIDCAP (Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program) training center in Canada. A dedicated Resuscitation and Stabilization Team (RST) responds to the High-Risk case room at the Lois Hole Hospital. WHAT YOU’LL DO: As a Licensed Practical Nurse in our high-performing tertiary care unit, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and efficient care to some of our most vulnerable patients, newborns requiring specialized support. You’ll work side-by-side with an expert interdisciplinary team, using your skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care that meets the highest standards of nursing excellence. This is your opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where every shift makes a difference. Join us, APPLY TODAY.
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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: RA CH C47 NICU Stollery
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
- Temporary End Date: 01-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 16
- Shifts per cycle: 56
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.58
- Maximum Salary: $36.13
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is expected to function at the full scope of practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta and may be required to complete a self-assessment and math exam. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, including sound clinical judgment and effective problem-solving abilities. Proven experience in patient teaching, both verbal and written is essential. High-level time management and organizational skills are also required to succeed in this fast-paced and demanding environment. Basic computer literacy, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong Family Centered Care philosophy are required. Note this position may be eligible for an educational opportunity: 3 week classes beginning November 3, 2025. The incumbent will be trained to have a thorough understanding of the care of the level 2 neonatal patients. Successful pass of a Math Calculation Competency Assessment of 90% is required to be considered for hire.
Preferred Qualifications:Advanced physical assessment competency is preferred. Please note: Preference will be given to candidates with experience working to the full scope of LPN practice, including medication administration (IV included) and advanced physical assessment competencies. Recent acute care, post-partum/mother baby care, or pediatrics experience is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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