Your Opportunity ALicensed PracticalNurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with RAH and AHS policy and procedures. Staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital serves a unique inner city population and we want to do it well. The Surgery Inpatient program maintains the expectation that all employees do so with pride, compassion, and respect. PCU 32 is a 23-bed unit providing care to orthopedic and fractured hip patients. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. We have modified nursing care on all shifts with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and health care aides working cohesively within the collaborative model of care. LPNs work independently and under the direction of a Charge RN. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. LPNs are expected to direct and monitorthe care provided by health care aids.
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 Unit 32 - Inpatient Surgery
Primary Location Royal Alexandra Hospital
Location Details As Per Location
Multi-Site Not Applicable
FTE 1.00
Posting End Date 03-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available 13-SEP-2026
Temporary End Date 11-SEP-2027
Hours per Shift 11.02
Length of Shift in weeks 12
Shifts per cycle 42
Shift Pattern Days, Nights, Weekends
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 This job is physically demanding, the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.
Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required.
Demonstrated reliability required.
Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team workplace.
Basic computer skills are required.
Candidates are required to write a medication calculation exam on interview. Failure to achieve a passing mark on the exam may impact decision to hire.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with assessment for signs of delirium and nursing interventions an asset
Experience with performing CAM assessment and CC behavioral charting/documentation an asset
Two years previous orthopedic and surgical experience preferred.
IV, PCA, Epidural, Drains and Wound Care experience preferred.

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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Alberta