ALicensed PracticalNurse (LPN) 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 34 is a 30-bed unit providing care to orthopedic and ortho spine surgery patients. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics.

We have collaborative 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. 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 organization's shared vision and values.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Unit and Program: Unit 34 Inpatient Surgery Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Temporary End Date: 21-MAR-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Unit and Program: Unit 34 Inpatient Surgery Royal Alexandra Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Temporary End Date: 21-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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). Basic computer skills are required.Preferred Qualifications: Two years previous orthopedic and surgical experience preferred.IV, PCA, Epidural, Drains and Wound Care experience preferred.Experience with monitoring of Central Lines preferred. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

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📌 RN & LPN - Site Support Nurse (Edmonton)
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