Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Experience the unique rewards and challenges of rural nursing in the Olds Hospital and Care Center - Day Surgery Program. If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse who is Day Surgery trained who likes small town living, this position in Olds might be for you! This role is Monday to Friday. The Olds Hospital and Care Center OR program has a busy orthopedic program, with other specialties such as urology, gemological surgeries, obstetrical cases. This position gives you a unique opportunity to work to your full scope of practice. AHS is proud to be part of Canada’s first, and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Since 2017, we have been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. These awards are a strong endorsement of the care provided to Albertans by our staff, physicians and volunteers every day. You can also grow your career through in-house courses or external opportunities. You can thrive with AHS! The town of Olds has a population of 8,000 with surrounding hamlets. Residents have easy access to the downtown and commercial areas, as well as several parks, playgrounds, bike/walking paths, year-round access to lakes, rivers and outdoor recreation. The town has grocery stores, several restaurants, gas stations, banks, various businesses, churches, several schools.
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 shared vision and values of the organization.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Day Surgery
- Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 16-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 27-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 28-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- 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 Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:1-3 years’ experience in the Day Surgery setting. 1-3 years’ experience with Pre-Admission Clinic, pre/post op care. IV Medication Administration. Ability to start IV effectively. Effective communication skills are essential. Patient and family teaching on pre and post op care Assisting in getting patients ready for the OR, obtain a detailed history, and pre/post OR checklist. Working with in a team dynamic is essential, in addition to efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with orthopedic, urology, gynecological, obstetrical - delivery /c-sections. Ability to work in a past paced environment. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods. It's Your Move Certificate.
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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