Licensed Practical Nurse - Obstetrics
About the role
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. If you are passionate about supporting a diverse patient population with a range of care needs, you will find meaningful work as a Licensed Practical Nurse on our team. LPNs play an important role in delivering hands-on, individualized patient care and supporting comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. We are seeking LPNs who work well in team-based environments, demonstrate sound clinical judgment and strong critical-thinking skills, and are motivated to make a positive difference in their role. Your contribution supports holistic, patient-centered care and reflects Covenant Health’s core values in everyday practice. 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! Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description
Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. 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: Obstetrics 3E - MCH Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.68 Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 15 Shifts per cycle: 51 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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
One year (within the last 2 years) of maternal-newborn experience and/or successful completion (within the last 2 years) of a preceptorship in postpartum/antepartum. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of recent (within the past two years) acute care experience is required, with surgical experience considered an asset. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred. A solid understanding of the Baby-Friendly Initiative is preferred. Experience with Connect Care, including the Stork application, is considered an asset.
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About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Obstetrics
About the role
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. If you are passionate about supporting a diverse patient population with a range of care needs, you will find meaningful work as a Licensed Practical Nurse on our team. LPNs play an important role in delivering hands-on, individualized patient care and supporting comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. We are seeking LPNs who work well in team-based environments, demonstrate sound clinical judgment and strong critical-thinking skills, and are motivated to make a positive difference in their role. Your contribution supports holistic, patient-centered care and reflects Covenant Health’s core values in everyday practice. 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! Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description
Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN must be able to team lead effectively on their own. The LPN works to the full scope of practice in providing safe, quality care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. 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: Obstetrics 3E - MCH Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.68 Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 15 Shifts per cycle: 51 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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
One year (within the last 2 years) of maternal-newborn experience and/or successful completion (within the last 2 years) of a preceptorship in postpartum/antepartum. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of recent (within the past two years) acute care experience is required, with surgical experience considered an asset. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred. A solid understanding of the Baby-Friendly Initiative is preferred. Experience with Connect Care, including the Stork application, is considered an asset.
Not the right fit? Search for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.