Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency

Where the Pace Is Fast and the Work Matters. Join Our Emergency Team. Are you an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a role that challenges you, grows your skills, and surrounds you with a team that thrives on collaboration? Our tertiary care Level I Emergency Department offers exactly that, and so much more. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our department is a fast paced, dynamic environment As an LPN in our state of the art facility, you’ll use advanced technology, including an electronic patient tracking system, as you assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for emergency patients. Decisions are made together, in a strong, supportive, multidisciplinary team where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Depending on patient flow and departmental needs, you may work in any area of the Emergency Department, giving you exposure to highly specialized, skill building experiences. Working with us means stepping into a role that is meaningful, challenging, and deeply rewarding. You’ll end each shift knowing you contributed to our mission to provide a patient focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Here, your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day. Apply now and join a team committed to caring for Albertans at their most critical moments..

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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Emergency

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 31-AUG-2026

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: $32.19

Maximum Salary: $42.16

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

Candidates must have completed the Medication Administration via Central Line module (CVC, PICC, or IVAD) within the CLPNA Restricted Activities and Advanced Authorizations framework. Demonstrated strong assessment, organizational, and patient care skills. The ability to communicate clinical findings clearly and accurately. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities, along with the capacity to identify their own learning needs and seek guidance in areas where additional knowledge or support is required. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have a minimum of one year of LPN experience in an Emergency Department, with additional preference given to those who have worked in a tertiary care setting or who have recent acute or critical care experience within the past two years. Candidates with at least two years of relevant medical surgical experience may also be considered.