Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Unit Manager of Pediatric Medicine. As a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for children, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with both the UAH and Stollery Children's Hospital policies and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care and support to pediatric patients, their families and/or caregivers while recognizing the value of and working within a Family Centered Care philosophy. Responsibilities include The Licensed Practical Nurse accepts responsibility for continuing competency through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. The Licensed Practical Nurse adheres to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and Alberta Health Services policies and procedures.
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: Stollery Seasonal Capacity & Complex Care
- Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 06-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 34
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekend
- 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:Stollery Orientation for all new hires external to the Stollery Children's Hospital with the requirement to pass the PEARS course and medication calculation exam with 90 %. Unit Specific Orientation. Certification as required within the scope of the assigned position. Acute care experience required. Pediatrics experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:Current experience in pediatric medicine and/or pediatric complex care is strongly preferred. Experience caring for children with medical complexity, including tracheostomies, long-term ventilation, enteral feeding devices, and other specialized care needs, is considered an asset. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and provide family-centred care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
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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