Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis
About the role
Your Opportunity:
Practicing within the philosophy and guidelines of the Alberta Kidney Care South Program, the Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care, to meet the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. Duties and responsibilities are within the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Dialysis Nursing Specialty scope of practice and in collaboration with the inter-professional team. This position involves lifting and movements requiring fine motor skills (e.g. hand dexterity).
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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
- Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Hemodialysis
- Primary Location: Northwest Dialysis Unit
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 20-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $27.89
- Maximum Salary: $36.48
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of CLPNA IM/ID/Immunization courses required. Recent or current nephrology nursing experience required. Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment required. Basic computer skills required. Ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships required. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player required. Ability to successfully complete the Specialized Clinical Competency of Hemodialysis orientation required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 to 5 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis
About the role
Your Opportunity:
Practicing within the philosophy and guidelines of the Alberta Kidney Care South Program, the Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care, to meet the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. Duties and responsibilities are within the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Dialysis Nursing Specialty scope of practice and in collaboration with the inter-professional team. This position involves lifting and movements requiring fine motor skills (e.g. hand dexterity).
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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
- Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Hemodialysis
- Primary Location: Northwest Dialysis Unit
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 20-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $27.89
- Maximum Salary: $36.48
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of CLPNA IM/ID/Immunization courses required. Recent or current nephrology nursing experience required. Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment required. Basic computer skills required. Ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships required. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player required. Ability to successfully complete the Specialized Clinical Competency of Hemodialysis orientation required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 to 5 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.