Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services' Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the front-line care team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care in collaboration with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.

You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure patient and family-centered care, while adhering to CLPNA standards and delivering high-quality care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as an LPN with the CLHA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Ability to work as a team member and take direction.
• Dementia experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; Patient and Family Centered Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of residents with the care team.
• Direct and supervise staff and coordinate scheduling.
• Collaborate with families to meet residents' needs.
• Work under supervision of the Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Dementia care

Education

Practical nurse education program

LPN registration in Alberta

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

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). To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. 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
• 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.