Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Opportunity: A Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centred care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with RAH and AHS policy and procedures. PCU 310 is a 28-bed unit providing care to primary hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty patients as well as general orthopedic patients. Patients are mostly received from the operating room, but may also come from the emergency department, and directly from medical clinics.

We have collaborative care nursing on all shifts with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and health care aides working collaboratively. LPNs are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by health care aides and support their RN peers. This job is physically demanding, the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.

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: Unit 310, Orthopedic Surgery Centre Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-APR-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 20-APR-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $32.19 Maximum Salary: $42.16 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 Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications Graduation from an approved nursing education program. Previous Arthroplasty experience required. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required.

Demonstrated reliability required. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills are required.

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