Job Description

Your Opportunity:
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to enhance your skill set and become specialized in the care of acute neuroscience patients, look no further! Neurosciences units at the University of Alberta Hospital are one of a kind within Alberta Health Services, providing specialized care that includes the management of acute strokes, brain injuries, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological issues. The acute neuroscience/stroke LPN works to full scope of practice, providing nursing care for patients and families. This is done within a team?forward environment that prides itself on multidisciplinary collaboration among NP's, RN's, HCA's, MD's, OT, PT, SW, dieticians, and pharmacists. A strong commitment to teamwork is reflected in our daily practice, which relies on excellent inter?professional communication. Neurosciences ward units provide advancement opportunities, including care required during insertion and/or management of drains, acute management of patients experiencing a stroke, spinal cord injuries, and other acute neurological issues. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well?being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making, as well as teach, counsel, and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion, and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient? and family?centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
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 4G4 Neuroscience Stroke

Primary Location:

U of A Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.60

Posting End Date:

26-JAN-2026

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

09-FEB-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

25

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:

Active registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Physical capability to perform all aspects of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Basic computer skills required. Strong leadership and critical thinking skills, demonstrated by the ability to direct other healthcare workers, problem solve and escalate clinical concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Strong communication and organizational skills. Commitment to patient and family-centered care. Demonstrated ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, families, and team members. 1-2 years of neuroscience expertise in the past two years, focusing on acute patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of acute care experience in the past two years.