Your Opportunity

Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional who has a knack for organization, communication, and problem-solving? We are looking for someone like you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in Cardiology (5A5/5A6) at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute! Situated in the lively and beautiful city of Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a world leader in complex cardiac care and surgery.

With a cooperative approach, our team of highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac care professionals, researchers and educators are advancing the prevention, detection, treatment and study of cardiovascular disease. As the leading heart institute in western Canada, the Mazankowski has the best and brightest healthcare team to care for the most complex and chronic cardiac patients. Patients come to the facility from not only Edmonton, but from all over northern Alberta, northern B.C., the fellow Canadian Prairies provinces (SK & MB), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

This LPN opportunity functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; collaborative decision-making alongside the multidisciplinary team is also a key part of this role.

Alberta Health

Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, and has been named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Alberta’s Top 75 Employers, and a top employer for young people and diversity. AHS is a supportive employer, with endless opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive! Come join our award-winning team!

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: Cardiology 5A5/5A6 Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 03-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Recent acute care experience required; cardiac experience preferred. Excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational, and patient care skills are required, as well as the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are needed.

Able to stand for long periods, lift a minimum of 50lbs and assist patients with mobilization and transport. The successful candidate must be able to identify their own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Successful completion of the unit specific course/exam.

Reference from the current manager.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Cardiology or CV Surgery wards.

Experience with Telemetry and Connect Care. Successful completion of Unit Specific Course.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton