Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Diagnostic Imaging Team – You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas, including CT/Interventional Radiology/MRI/Nuclear Medicine/Ultrasound and Recovery room for both pediatric and adult patients. High complement of inpatient and emergency patients. Duties involve patient prep, conscious sedation, patient monitoring, post-op care, teaching, and discharge. Patient transfers and transports are required. As a member of the collaborative interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and practices to full scope as defined by the CLHA. Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Must have the ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members. Must be able to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and work conditions. Accountability, critical thinking, time management and communication skills are necessary. Must have the ability to respond to new needs in the role as they arise with initiative and self-direction. 7.75 hour days (Days, Weekends and On Call).
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: Diagnostic Imaging Nursing
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 26-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 25-JAN-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- 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:A minimum 2 years of recent Diagnostic Imaging Nursing experience or current experience (within the past two years) in Critical Care, Recovery Room or Emergency Department Nursing is required. A high level of Physical Assessment skills. Must be knowledgeable in identifying common Cardiac Arrhythmia. Must be able to work with various health disciplines and demonstrate respect and partnership. Must be able to transport and transfer acute care patients. Must be able to wear heavy lead while standing for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:Interventional Radiology training, Contrast Media Certification, Central Vascular Access Devices (CVAD) Certification, Post Anesthesia recovery of adult/pediatric patients and experience with pediatric IV starts are preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification are definite assets.
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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