Licensed Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Licensed practical nurses (also known as LPNs) are professional nurses who contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care at AHS.

They provide many types of patient care, including prevention, acute treatment, long term and palliative care.

There are numerous LPN positions in AHS, with additional opportunities being created as the profession continues to grow.

- Provide a variety of nursing services within a defined scope of practice
- Assess, monitor, and document patient symptoms, reactions and progress
- Take and record vital signs
- Collect various samples
- Administer medications and injections
- Dress wounds
- Provide education to patients and families

Make a Difference

- Provide high-quality treatment and care to Albertans
- Uphold AHS’ commitment to patient- and family-centred care
- Educate and provide information to patients, families, and caregivers
- Advocate for patient needs and take appropriate action to ensure their safety and well-being
- Monitor patients progress and reactions to treatment
- Work directly with patients and families and other frontline members of the health care team
- Collaborate with other licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, physicians, health care aides, therapists, technologists, and administrative staff and managers
- Work in a variety of healthcare settings including hospital, healthcare centres, clinics, and Corrections Health

Grow Your Career

- Advanced training in specialty nursing areas such as: orthopedics, dialysis, and operating room
- Opportunities exist for clinical, addictions and mental health practice with support from clinical experts in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Teaching and training other nurses and health care professionals

Our work takes place on historical and contemporary Indigenous lands, including the territories of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 & Treaty 8 and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta and 8 Métis Settlements. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous communities that have been forged in urban centres across Alberta.

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