Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with strong analytical and decision-making skills? Do you have the ability to exercise sound judgment and deliver quality nursing care in a fast-paced high acuity surgical unit? Do you demonstrate a strong work ethic and enjoy working independently and collaboratively within a patient and family centered interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals? If so, an opportunity is available for you at Unit 84 of the Rockyview General Hospital. Unit 84 is a 24 bed General Surgery Unit that admits a variety of elective and emergent patients with surgical needs including Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Orthopedic, Urology, and General Surgery. It is an ideal unit to develop acute surgical care experience and develop specialized skills from a wide variety of surgical specialties within the context of Patient and Family Centered Care. Unit 84 delivers genuine care to a wide variety of complex and diverse patients and their families, and staff are recognized regularly by patients and families for their outstanding efforts. The LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centered care on an acute surgical unit. The LPN demonstrates a professional and caring approach to patients and families, according to the standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) and the standards of Alberta Health Services. New nurse professional development is supported through regular structured performance reviews, Unit based Peer Development Reviews, and Peer Performance Development Mentorship program. Unit 84 is well known as a supportive and enthusiastic mentoring environment for new staff. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attached a resume and cover letter with your application
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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Unit 84 General Surgery

Primary Location:

Rockyview General Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.52

Posting End Date:

08-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

18-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

31

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$27.58

Maximum Salary:

$36.13

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Minimum 2 years' experience on surgical nursing unit. Demonstrated aptitude with computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with electronic health record systems Connect Care an asset. Current certification with central lines, blood glucose monitoring, PCA, Narcan administration, IV insertion, infusion and medication administration. Current experience with VAC dressing, tube feeds, TPN, wound and skin care.