Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The NST is a team of RNs and LPNs that support patients from birth to 18 years of age. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the NST work on Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Surgical Short Stay and the Rotary Flames House. As an NST LPN, you will provide ongoing assessment, care, education, and coordination of services for the physical, psychological, and emotional/ social needs of children, youth and families admitted to the areas that NST supports within a framework of Family Centered Care. The NST RN is a member of the multi-disciplinary team and works both in an independent and cohesive manner to support patient and family centered care. Develop your pediatric skills while working in a supportive learning environment. The NST provides a variety of opportunities for growth and learning in a fun pediatric environment. The incumbent may be required to work in other care areas of the hospital as needed.
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: Nursing Support Team, Acute Care
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.76
- Posting End Date: 12-FEB-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 06-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 32
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $32.19
- Maximum Salary: $42.16
- 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:1 year + experience (within the last 5 years) of full scope nursing practice in an acute care setting, with a preference for pediatric acute care. Nursing experience with infants, children and adolescents. Experience with CVC’s, immunization certification, and blood administration monitoring. Completion/auditing of pediatric focused courses i.e.: TNCC, PALS, PEARS, ENPC, Trach/Vent, Breastfeeding course Level I & II, Palliation, or other pediatric focused courses. Participation in unit or hospital-based initiatives and committees. Must convey and demonstrate AHS’ core values. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, time management, problem solving abilities and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Basic computer skills (MS office, Outlook). Ability to communicate fluently both verbal and written in English. Ability to work under time constraints, within fast paced changing environments. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the varied needs of children, families and colleagues. Excellent written and verbal communication. Preference will be given to staff oriented to any/all of NST supported areas; Units 2, 3, 4, SSSU and RFH.
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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