Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department  Healthy Albertans, Healthy Communities. Together Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and families at the Peter Lougheed Hospital The Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre is entering an exciting new chapter. With our state-of-the-art expansion nearing completion, we’re preparing to open at full capacity in early 2026—marking a major milestone in Calgary’s healthcare landscape.

To support this growth, we’re seeking skilled and passionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team. As one of Calgary’s largest urban emergency departments, we care for patients across the full spectrum of acuity. Our interdisciplinary team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

We’re looking for LPNs who are clinically strong, resilient, and adaptable—ready to excel in high-pressure situations. Ideal candidates will bring excellent communication, assessment, and prioritization skills, along with flexibility and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, LPNs are essential members of our emergency team, providing care to patients of varying acuity. You’ll be accountable to the public for your own practice, ensuring it meets legislative requirements, and the standards set by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).

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, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.
Classification:  Licensed Practical Nurse
Union:  AUPE AUX
Unit and Program:  PLC Emergency Department
Primary

Location:

Peter Lougheed Centre
Multi-Site:  Not Applicable
FTE:  0.57
Posting End Date:  08-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class:  Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

16-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date:  03-OCT-2027
Length of Shift in weeks:  12
Shifts per cycle:  24
Days Off:  As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary:  $33.16
Maximum Salary:  $43.42
Vehicle Requirement:  Not Applicable
Classification:  Licensed Practical Nurse
Union:  AUPE AUX
Unit and Program:  PLC Emergency Department
Primary

Location:

Peter Lougheed Centre
Location Details:  As Per Location
Multi-Site:  Not Applicable
FTE:  0.57
Posting End Date:  08-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class:  Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

16-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date:  03-OCT-2027
Hours per

Shift:  11.08
Length of Shift in weeks:  12
Shifts per cycle:  24
Shift Pattern:  Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off:  As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary:  $33.16
Maximum Salary:  $43.42
Vehicle Requirement:  Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.

Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional

Required Qualifications:

Graduate from an approved Practical Nurse program2-4 years’ experience as an LPN Current BLS - Heart and Stroke Current active practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Minimum one (1) year nursing experience obtained within the past 2 years working greater than 0.70 FTE

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in emergency or urgent care setting

Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction

Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability

Demonstrates professional interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrates effective time management

Demonstrates understanding of Family Centred Care philosophy

Up to date ACE Modules

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
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