Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Canmore; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canmore, Alberta. You will collaborate with an interprofessional team to deliver patient-centered care, ensuring safety and quality across diverse patient populations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, comprehensive care to patients across various health stages.
• Administer safe and effective nursing care in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Education Program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Canadian Triage & Acuity Scale

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the rural health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities within the scope of their competency. Patient populations vary from emergency care, pre- and post-operative, pediatric, seniors, palliative, to postpartum care. The LPN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, injury, and disability, or support a peaceful death. The LPN cares for patients across the lifespan, at all health stages and illness complexities. The successful candidate will administer safe and effective nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards. Please note this position is located in Canmore, Alberta, 100 KM west of Calgary.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be part of an interprofessional healthcare team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Your practice will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skills, and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care, reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Additional Details:
- Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Acute Care
- Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Shift Cycle Length: 12 weeks
- Shifts per Cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
- Days Off: As per rotation
- Salary Range: $27.58 to $36.13 per hour
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
- Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of current emergency experience within the past 3 years.
- 1-year post-partum experience.
- Current Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Current Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Certification in Canadian Triage & Acuity Scale (CTAS).
- Up-to-date N95 Fit Test.
- Completion of It’s Your Move.
- Competence in Lead II interpretation.
- Connect Care Training.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Connect Care training.
- Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.