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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an integral member of the Pediatric Medicine team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, family-centered care within the Pediatric Complex Care and Seasonal Capacity Program at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an innovative and evolving clinical environment while caring for children with medical complexity and their families. Working collaboratively with physicians, allied health professionals, nursing colleagues, patients and families, the LPN provides secure, evidence-informed care to children with complex and often highly individualized healthcare needs.

Nurses in this program develop expertise in caring for patients who may require medical technology, complex medication and feeding regimens, respiratory support, and coordinated multidisciplinary care. The LPN contributes to a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous learning and patient- and family-centered care. This role requires a nurse who is adaptable, comfortable working in a changing clinical environment, and committed to strong communication, teamwork and thoughtful care planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse who is interested in developing their pediatric complex care knowledge and skills, working closely with a broad interdisciplinary team, and contributing to an innovative and growing program focused on improving the care experience for children with medical complexity and their families.

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: Pediatric Medicine Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 21-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation 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

A minimum of two years of recent pediatric nursing experience is required. Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate, evidence-informed care to children with complex and evolving healthcare needs is required. Strong pediatric assessment, critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and prioritization skills are essential.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and develop collaborative relationships with patients, families, nursing colleagues, physicians, and allied health professionals. Demonstrated commitment to patient- and family-centered care, continuous learning, and professional development is required. The successful candidate must be adaptable and comfortable working within a dynamic and evolving clinical environment, including responding effectively to changing patient acuity, priorities, and operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience caring for children with medical complexity, including patients requiring medical technology, respiratory support, enteral feeding, and/or complex discharge planning, is strongly preferred. Recent experience within the Pediatric Complex Care Program is considered an asset.

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