Your Opportunity
Unit 5G2 is a 19-bed unit consisting of Specalized Geriatric patients as well as Neuro Medicine patients. The unit is dedicated to caring for older adults with diverse medical needs. If you have a passion for caring for seniors with complex medical conditions and excel in a dynamic, team-focused environment, we invite you to apply.
Kindness, patience and the ability to complete work amidst multiple demands for time are essential qualities for success on this unit. Position inquires can be made to
[email protected].
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 protected, 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 5G2 Geriatrics Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 35 Shift Pattern: Nights 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
Must be able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced unit. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs and have the endurance to. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients.
You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. Criminal records check with vulnerable sector check for external applicants within the last 90 days. Proficient written and verbal communication skills required.
Strong critical thinking skills and experience with team nursing.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to those who have completed their suite of Indigenous Awareness learning and other required education, experience working with CoACT elements of care. Experience working with patients with strokes, dementia, delirium, and behavioral challenges is considered an asset. Connect Care training is preferred.
📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton