Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The DI Nursing department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is a fast-paced environment providing support to patients receiving DI interventional services. Must demonstrates commitment to patient and family centered care. Ability to multitask and care for acutely ill and unstable patients.
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:

Diagnostic Imaging Nursing

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

08-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

18-SEP-2025

Temporary End Date:

21-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

60

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, 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:

Critical thinking and ability to manage unpredictable situations. Hemodynamic monitoring, physical assessments, and aseptic techniques. Certification in IV initiation, direct IV medication, CVC, PICC lines, blood glucose. Must be a team player, adaptable and flexible and the ability to jump in and help at all times. Experience coordinating services for patient movement. Supporting patients from all socio-economic high-risk demographics with compassion and respect. Working all required shift patterns. Must be able to complete all components of the job including OHS/WHS requirements of push, pulling, bending, and lifting 50 lb. and wearing lead aprons (20lbs) for long periods of time >6.25 hrs. Stand/walk for the majority of the shift. Medication administration independently in an unsupervised environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.