Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The experienced peri-operative Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for the pre-surgical care of patients in the patient holding area of the DTC Surgical Suite. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the incumbent must have the ability to recognize and assist with management of pre-surgical problems. Working with surgery patients during the pre-surgical phase, the incumbent performs a variety of nursing duties including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. The LPN practices in accordance with CLPNA practice standards. The successful candidate must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude. Excellent communication, teaching, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills are required. The LPN promotes the professional role and evaluates their professional education and clinical practice standards. The incumbent will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the DTC Surgical Suite. The DTCOR Surgical Suite provides care to high acuity patients who have undergone a variety of major surgeries including General, Neuro, Orthopedic, Trauma, Plastic, Oral-Maxillofacial, Urology, and Thoracic surgery as elective and emergency cases. We do over 11, 000 surgeries a year, most of which are complex and acute.
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.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

DTC Surgical Suite

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

02-JUN-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

28-JUL-2025

Temporary End Date:

31-JAN-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

60

Shift Pattern:

Days

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:

Minimum 2 - 3 years recent experience on an in-patient surgical unit or day surgery unit. Only candidates who submit a current resume will be considered for an interview. Basic computer skills are required. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. Ability to demonstrate communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment: Considerable standing/walking; lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching (continuously for 5.5 - 7 hours per shift). Walking (continuously for 5.5 - 7 hours per shifts). Pushing beds/stretchers multiple times per shift and lifting up to fifty pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.