Licensed Practical Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Adult Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Intensive Care unit (Psych ICU) at Alberta Hospital Edmonton provides a patient and family centered care, where all members of the team work within the collaborative care (CoACT) framework, according to the Addiction & Mental Health Edmonton zone Principles of Care. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse - ICU in the Psych ICU is responsible for the rapid assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care for Psych ICU patients. Psych ICU patients pose a level of risk to themselves or others that cannot be managed in a non-Psych ICU environment, and require rapid, dynamic and therapeutic interventions. Has thorough knowledge and experience of evidence based addiction and mental health treatment modalities (both pharmacological and nonpharmacological). Has strong verbal communication skills (English language proficiency is required) that supports verbal messages being received and understood within the context of crisis and non-crisis situations. Has demonstrated ability to practice in a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed manner.
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 Recovery Alberta 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 Recovery Alberta.
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit10-1, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 13-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 13-FEB-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 50
- Shift Pattern: Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $33.16
- Maximum Salary: $43.42
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Has strong verbal communication skills (English language proficiency is required) that supports verbal messages being received and understood within the context of crisis and non-crisis situations. Has demonstrated ability to practice in a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed manner. Have at least 2 years recent experience working with persons with an addiction and/or mental health issue – preferably in a hospital setting.
Preferred Qualifications:Equivalencies may be considered. Working/advanced knowledge on the use of psychotropic medication. Core NVCI (advanced skills preferred). Working knowledge of patient and family centered care principles. Working knowledge of the DSM-5, concurrent disorders and staged matched interventions. Working knowledge of psychopathology. Demonstrated ability to engage patients and families. Working knowledge of all relevant legislation (e.g. MH Act, HIA, PPIC, etc.).
