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At Covenant

Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both career development opportunities and the ease of urban living.

This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond.

Our Orthopaedic

Unit (6 E) is a fast-paced acute care unit within the Surgical Program that practices team nursing model. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality care to a diverse group of patients and families. The unit specializes in the management of acute orthopaedic patients—including trauma, joint reconstruction, and complex surgical cases—while also supporting all surgical services at the site.

This role is an integral part of the care team, providing leadership, mentorship, and education to patients, families, and colleagues. Team members on 6 East work in a strong interdisciplinary environment that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and continual learning. The unit offers an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking to develop advanced assessment skills, enhance surgical nursing expertise, and thrive in a supportive yet high-acuity setting.





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Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description: Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health.

This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse

Union: COV AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Ortho 6E - MCH

Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.71

Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time

Date Available: 24-AUG-2026

Temporary End Date: 24-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 30

Shift Pattern: Nights

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $33.16

Maximum Salary:



$43.42

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

Basic Life Support Healthcare

Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications: 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) of adult acute experience is required.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers.

Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Preferred Qualifications: 1year of recent adult acute nursing experience within the past year. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in an acute care setting. Excellent patient assessment, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Proficiency with inpatient Connect Care documentation. Successful completion of CLHA courses in administering medications via CVC, PICC, and IVAD, and administering parenteral nutrition.1 year of orthopedic/surgery experience (within the 2years) is preferred.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton