Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe, effective, and ethical nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the patients physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the patient with activities of daily living and provides the patient and family with relevant information and teaching. Following the principles of Family Centered Care is critical for the pediatric inpatient and day patient unit where patients aged 0 - 18 years of age recover and rehabilitate from brain Injury, spinal cord Injury, and post-operative complex orthopedic procedures. Responsibilities include participation in activities and initiatives aimed at promoting, maintaining and improving quality care and safety for patients, families and caregivers. The Licensed Practical Nurse in this role is a member of the interdisciplinary team who facilitates collaborative planning with the patient and family, is reliable and maintains a high degree of professionalism.
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 201 Pediatric Rehabilitation, Inpatient and Day Patient Beds

Primary Location:

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.88

Posting End Date:

09-JAN-2026

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

26-JAN-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

53

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:

Knowledge and experience in child development required. Working knowledge of contributing factors and concerns/priorities of children with chronic conditions and developmental disabilities. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills when working with complex families and patients. Demonstrate ability to work in family centered care environment is required. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed, highly motivated LPN who possesses strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Must have a demonstrated commitment to continuing education. Strong health assessment skills combined with a minimum of 3 years recent pediatric nursing is required. Lifting, positioning, transferring, and handling of patients of varying abilities using It's Your Move principles and equipment is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in providing patient education and promotion of self-management strategies.