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: Unit 3East, Maternal-Newborn Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 15-DEC-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 05-JAN-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Varies Days Off: Other 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 (within the last 2 years) of maternal-newborn experience and/or successful completion (within the last 2 years) of a preceptorship in postpartum/antepartum.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years (within the last 2 years) of acute care experience, with Surgery experience considered an asset. Certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) would be preferred. A strong understanding of the Baby-Friendly Initiative is essential. Connect Care training with the Stork application would be considered an asset.