Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Unit 22 is an acute inpatient Cardiology/Telemetry Unit where a candidate with experience and skill can manage a population of complex, unpredictable, and unstable patients. The preferred LPN for this unit is one who has a strong interest in patients requiring cardiac-related nursing care and who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to provide family-focused care. We are actively building our Cardiac Unit for a future filled with growth, innovation, and opportunity. This is an exciting time to join our team, as we expand and evolve to meet the increasing needs of our community. Nurses joining Unit 22 will not only gain valuable experience in acute cardiac care but will also have the opportunity to grow into our developing cardiac program. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or take on new challenges, this is a place where your career can thrive. The RN provides care throughout the lifespan, in all stages of health and complexities of illness. If you're passionate about cardiac care and ready to be part of something dynamic and forward-looking, we invite you to apply.
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 22 Inpt. Cardiology
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 12-APR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:Experience with Telemetry. Experience on Cardiology and/or CCU. LEAD II Training completed. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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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