Your Opportunity:Working in a fast paced, ever changing general surgical environment, 3A Inpatient General Surgery. The LPN is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care to medical and surgical patients. Our unit functions in a team environment using the CoACT model of care. Strong organizational and prioritization skills are necessary for the successful applicant to function autonomously in the General Surgery setting. The LPN uses technical skills and clinical judgement in the delivery of professional nursing care to acute surgical patients. The LPN participates in collaborative practice with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team. The LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care during the patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards.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, 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: CRH 3A Inpatient General Surgery
Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.56
Posting End Date: 20-APR-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 30-APR-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 10
Shifts per cycle: 28
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $33.16
Maximum Salary: $43.42
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 LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:Extended periods of sitting and standing are required. Maintains competencies outlined in legislation and the profession through continuous learning. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize workload. Good listening skills and ability to accurately and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Evidence of team commitment and good interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, colleagues, physicians and public. Evidence of flexibility, initiative and commitment. Evidence of maturity, diplomacy and tact. Preferred Qualifications:2-3 years of recent surgical or medical experience or recent preceptorship on a surgical unit preferred.
