Licensed Practical Nurse

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 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. Our Postpartum Units foster the idea of supporting mother newborn dyad, and we are recognized by the Breastfeeding Committee of Canada as a designated Baby Friendly Hospital. This role is in integral part of the team providing support and education to our patients and families. If you are passionate about supporting a diverse patient group with different needs, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments, individualized care and tailored treatment to support each patient’s individual journey towards their wellness goal. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, display strong critical thinking skills and are intrinsically motivated to make a difference in their role. Your care is highly impactful in supporting holistic care, helping others achieve their best self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. 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!

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.