Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Unit 83 is a fast-paced Colorectal/General surgery unit that is well known as a supportive and enthusiastic mentoring environment for new staff. Our primary focus of surgical care supports the patient that is undergoing bowel or general surgery procedures. Our patient population requires the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to possess a high degree of clinical nursing skill and critical thinking ability. LPN professional growth is supported by the collaborative identification of individual learning needs and strategic performance goal setting which is intended to assist the nurse achieve a standard of excellence in nursing care practice Nursing care on Unit 83 includes: pre-op/post-op protocols, IV therapy, Central line/PICC care, ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, advanced wound care (including VAC dressings), NG tube insertion/management, TPN administration, PCA care, pain assessment & management, blood administration, Narcan administration and current IP&C practices.
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: Unit 83 Colorectal/General Surgery
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date: 13-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Current acute hospital surgical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year of recent surgical experience. Current experience with Central Lines/PICC care, Ostomy Care, VAC Dressings, NG tube insertion/management, PCA, TPN. Experience with SCM.
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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