An exciting chance to learn and grow on a "Chest Focused" inpatient unit. Unit 61 provides pre-op and post-operative care to Thoracic Surgery patients. Unit 61 provides care to the acute Pulmonary Medicine, adult Cystic Fibrosis and complex medical patient population. Unit 61 provides excellent learning opportunities while working alongside our Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Educators and Nurse Clinicians.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 NurseUnion: AUPE AUXUnit and Program: Unit 61 MedicalPrimary Location: Foothills Medical CentreMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 15-OCT-2026Length of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesDays Off: OtherMinimum Salary: $33.16Maximum Salary: $43.42Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableClassification: Licensed Practical NurseUnion: AUPE AUXUnit and Program: Unit 61 MedicalPrimary Location: Foothills Medical CentreLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 15-OCT-2026Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesShift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, WeekendsDays Off: OtherMinimum Salary: $33.16Maximum Salary: $43.42Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired 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:Minimum 6 months experience (recent within last 1 year) of acute medical/surgical inpatient nursing experience required. Demonstrated Ability to work as a team. Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members. Effective communication (written and verbal).Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads. Demonstrated accountability, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills required. Demonstrated strength in critical thinking. Ability to start IV's.Experience with Acute Pain Service Patients. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Knowledge and experience with SCM computer system. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety. Demonstrate ability to manage change.Preferred Qualifications:As required.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. HealthyCommunities. Together.We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical CentreCalgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

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