Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their rural acute care team in Lacombe, Alberta. The role involves providing quality patient care in both Acute Care and Emergency Room settings. Candidates should have completed an accredited practical nurse education program, be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, and hold a current BCLS-HCP certification. Experience in Rural Acute Care and ER is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Experience in providing patient-centered care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Rural Acute Care experience

Emergency Room experience

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our rural acute care team. Nurses who apply will have the opportunity to work in both Acute Care and ER. Our hospital contains 35 acute care beds on 2 units and a busy 13 bed ER. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to service all of the needs of our residents. Lacombe is one of Alberta’s newest cities that has retained its small town feel and is located a short 15‑minute drive north of Red Deer. Lacombe offers a rich natural environment of lakes and green spaces, along with an unrivaled range of lifestyle amenities. Our facility serves the city and surrounding rural areas and communities.

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 AHS 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 AHS.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Care / Emergency
• Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 29‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 01‑DEC‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 5.5
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for 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

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Rural Acute Care and ER experience. CTAS. Lead ll. Completion of CLPNA restricted activities modules. Completion of ENPEP modules. Ability to work to full scope.