Job Description

Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.


Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: COV AUPE AUX Unit and Program: 6 West Orthopaedics Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 16-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $27.58 Maximum Salary: $36.13 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

One year of recent (within the last 2 years) of adult acute inpatient experience and/or a recent successful preceptorship in Orthopaedic/surgical may be considered (within the last 2 years). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment. Connect Care trained.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of recent adult acute Orthopaedic/surgical experience (within the last 3 years) is required.1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) of adult acute inpatient experience and/or a recent successful preceptorship in Orthopaedic/surgical may be considered.