Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Claresholm; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a dedicated care team. The position supports resident-centered care within a long-term care setting, working under an interdisciplinary team including RNs.

You will assess and plan care, deliver high-quality nursing services, and coordinate with families. Applicants must be eligible for CLPNA registration and hold BCLS-HCP certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Dementia experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care as an LPN under the supervision of RNs and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Direct and supervise staff as needed and schedule assignments.
• Collaborate with families and residents to meet care needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Dementia care

Communication

Education

Practical nurse education

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to provide quality patient care at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre (Long Term Care setting). Come and join the passionate and diverse team at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta. Nestled in the Porcupine Hills, Claresholm is close to many outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and fishing. Position is in Claresholm, approx. 136km south of Calgary city limits and 80 km North of Lethbridge. Under the management of the Patient Care Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of patients/clients. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients/clients and work in consultation with Registered Nurses (RNs) and members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of more complex patients/clients. The LPN also directs and provides resident care, supervises and schedules staff as necessary, collaborates with families and residents. As one of the leaders of the front-line team, you will ensure the care needs of residents are being met in a comprehensive and timely manner. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her practice, according to the Standards defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Standards of Practice (2003). Working in this position you can qualify for the Canadian Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses. If you are a nurse or nurse practitioner and you qualify, you could receive up to $20,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years ($4,000 per year). Please Note: This position is located outside of the Calgary city limits (136 km south of Calgary).

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 organization's shared vision and values.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Integrated Supportive and Facility Living - Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Willow Creek
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• 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

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Integrated Supportive and Facility Living - Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Willow Creek
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• 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

Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, with in scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Dementia experience is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as is a commitment to integrating Patient and Family Centered Care principles into your practice. The ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads will be vital. A commitment to promoting a positive work environment and to professional development is valued.

Preferred Qualifications

Geriatric experience. Supportive living and/or continuing care experience is an asset. Supportive pathways certification. Non-violent crisis intervention certification. Palliative experience is 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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