Licensed Practical Nurse

🔍 Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Villa Caritas 📁 Nursing 📅    COV00058864 Requisition # 📅    27 minutes ago Post Date Your Opportunity As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the casual LPN provides safe, Patient Centred Care throughout Villa Caritas, and is available for shifts on all 5 units. Current nursing process is applied to achieve leadership and excellence in adult mental health including Dementia Care, utilizing best practices and policies driven to maintain the integrity of patience care. Ensures the delivery of safe and effective patient care by: Coordinating, monitoring and adjusting staff assignments and work activities. Facilitating collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and with other programs and services. Assisting in staff orientation and student learning experiences. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. 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: All Units, Villa Caritas Primary Location: Villa Caritas Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 04-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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 Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse program. Current and active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (C.L.P.N.A.) required. Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C Health Care Provider is required Experience in mental health (Geriatric Psychiatry) or related settings required. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patients' behaviour. Ability to recognize, assess and act upon patients in acute mental health crisis, such as delirium. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet patient needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time management skills. Proven dependability. Ability to be objective in decision making. Preferred Qualifications Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training preferred. Current beLITE training preferred. I.V. certification and current Alaris pump training preferred. Experience with Connect Care preferred.

The LPN provides holistic, person-centred care to patients in adult mental health and dementia care settings. Responsibilities include coordinating staff assignments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and mentoring students and staff.

Requires graduation from a Practical Nursing program and active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. BLS Level C certification and experience in geriatric psychiatry or related mental health settings are required.

• Time managementPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Centred Care
• Adult Mental Health
• Dementia Care
• Clinical Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Assessment
• Conflict Resolution
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level