Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
Alberta Health ServicesRole Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a mid-level Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Your Opportunity:
Healthy Albertans, Healthy Communities. Together! Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and families at the Peter Lougheed Hospital The Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre is entering an exciting new chapter. With our state-of-the-art expansion nearing completion, we’re preparing to open at full capacity in early 2026—marking a major milestone in Calgary’s healthcare landscape. To support this growth, we’re seeking skilled and passionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team. As one of Calgary’s largest urban emergency departments, we care for patients across the full spectrum of acuity. Our interdisciplinary team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We’re looking for LPNs who are clinically strong, resilient, and adaptable—ready to excel in high-pressure situations. Ideal candidates will bring excellent communication, assessment, and prioritization skills, along with flexibility and a commitment to patient-centered care. Reporting to the Unit Manager, LPNs are essential members of our emergency team, providing care to patients of varying acuity. You’ll be accountable to the public for your own practice, ensuring it meets legislative requirements, and the standards set by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
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: Emergency Department
- Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.71
- Posting End Date: 19-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 19-JAN-2028
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- 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: 2-4 years’ experience as an LPN. Current BLS - Heart and Stroke. Current active practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Minimum one (1) year nursing experience obtained within the past 2 years working greater than 0.70 FTE.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in emergency or urgent care setting. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability.
Demonstrates professional interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates effective time management. Demonstrates understanding of Family Centred Care philosophy. Up to date ACE Modules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department position at Alberta Health Services?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Alberta Health Services. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department position at Alberta Health Services located?
This position is based in CA. Alberta Health Services has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department at Alberta Health Services earn?
Alberta Health Services has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department role at Alberta Health Services posted?
This role was posted on May 7, 2026 (32 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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