Licensed Practical Nurse - 6E Ortho

Job summary

Provide holistic, person-centred care to acute orthopaedic and surgical patients and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. Coordinate care, support team functioning, educate and mentor patients and colleagues, and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. Our Orthopaedic Unit (6 E) is a fast-paced acute care unit within the Surgical Program that practices team nursing model. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality care to a diverse group of patients and families. The unit specializes in the management of acute orthopaedic patients—including trauma, joint reconstruction, and complex surgical cases—while also supporting all surgical services at the site. This role is an integral part of the care team, providing leadership, mentorship, and education to patients, families, and colleagues. Team members on 6 East work in a strong interdisciplinary environment that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and continual learning. The unit offers an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking to develop advanced assessment skills, enhance surgical nursing expertise, and thrive in a supportive yet high-acuity setting. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN practices to full scope, applying professional nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to support safe care and positive health outcomes. The role is committed to providing person-centred, culturally safe, and inclusive care that respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, values, and needs of patients/residents and families. The LPN contributes to a culture of learning and professional practice excellence by orienting, coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of staff, students, and learners. The role promotes knowledge sharing and collaborative practice to enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. The LPN fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful engagement and equitable opportunities for growth and development. The LPN demonstrates leadership within their scope of practice by coordinating care activities, supporting effective team functioning, and contributing to quality improvement and patient/resident safety initiatives. The incumbent fosters professional relationships with patients/residents, families, colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team, promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging. The LPN practices in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, professional ethics, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies, and procedures of Covenant Health. The role supports Covenant Health's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation through respectful and culturally responsive practice. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement. Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: COV AUPE AUX Unit and Program: 6 East Orthopaedics Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 04-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 38 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Additional Required Qualifications: 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) of adult acute experience is required. A recent successful preceptorship in orthopaedic/surgical may be considered (within the last 2 years). Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of recent adult acute orthopaedic and/or surgical nursing experience within the past year. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in an acute care setting. Excellent patient assessment, prioritization, and organizational skills. Proficiency with inpatient Connect Care documentation and workflows. Successful completion of CLHA courses in administering medications via CVC, PICC, and IVAD, and administering parenteral nutrition.

What you’ll do

Provide holistic, person-centred care to acute orthopaedic and surgical patients and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. Coordinate care, support team functioning, educate and mentor patients and colleagues, and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from a practical nursing program or equivalent, hold active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta, and have Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C certification. At least one year of recent adult acute care experience within the past two years is required; recent orthopaedic or surgical experience, Connect Care proficiency, and specified medication-administration courses are preferred.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Holistic Patient Care
• Clinical Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Patient Assessment
• Care Coordination
• Team Nursing
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient and Family Education
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Medication Administration
• Orthopaedic Nursing
• Surgical Nursing
• Acute Care
• Connect Care Documentation
• Prioritization
• Culturally Safe Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership