Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services' Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Continuing Care unit. You will provide patient-centred care under the direction of a registered nurse, following established care plans and maintaining residents' dignity.

This 0.82 FTE position offers shifts in a rotating pattern (days, evenings, weekends) with a minimum hourly wage of $33.16 and a maximum of $43.42, plus temporary part-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality, patient- and family-centred care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Follow established care plans and participate in an interprofessional health care team.
• Utilize nursing processes, critical thinking and decision-making in alignment with standards and policies.

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Registration and practice permit with CLHA

Job description

Lacombe Continuing Care Facility is a 73 bed unit, including some Medically Complex Care beds, that provides personal care to residents under the direction of a registered nurse in accordance with established care plans, and provides encouragement, emotional support, and will ensure the dignity of the resident is maintained at all times.Please note: Resumes are not kept on file. All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health, Community Care and Public Health applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. A cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for the position.PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.82
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.82
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Continuing Care experience preferred.CCHSS training an asset.ROL and Role-Based training an asset.

Please note:

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

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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