Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks an LPN to join our Claresholm Centre for MH&A. The successful candidate will provide patient-centered nursing care within an interprofessional team, following Recovery Alberta policies and procedures.

You will support safe, quality care for patients and families, guided by your education, experience and clinical judgment. The role requires current LPN registration in Alberta, BCLS-HCP certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with

Qualifications

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

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medical assessment

Crisis intervention

CBT knowledge

DBT knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Psychotropic medications knowledge

Education

LPN education program

CLHA registration eligibility

Job description

The Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions is a 120-bed facility with an attached outpatient program (community support services) of 40 spaces. There are three primary inpatient units at the site include Concurrent Disorders, Active Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Extended Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Transitions Unit.Professionals at the Centre believe in each individual’s potential for development and success. Our team includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologist, physicians, pharmacists, recreational and occupational therapists, dieticians and other mental health providers.Once a patient is ready for transition and re-entry into community living, follow-up support, outpatient programs and outreach services are coordinated for patients. These form a comprehensive treatment model with various service options for patients.As the successful candidate you will be expected to demonstrate time management and prioritization skills in a rapidly changing environment; be self-directed and show initiative; strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; patient advocacy using a person-centered approach; and foster positive relationships within a team environment.

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 Recovery Alberta 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 Recovery Alberta.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Concurrent Disorder
• Primary Location: Claresholm Centre for MH&A
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Concurrent Disorder
• Primary Location: Claresholm Centre for MH&A
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 50
• 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 practice permit 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:

Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years of proven skills and experience in psychiatric assessment, medical assessment and crisis intervention. Must have familiarity of the expectations of medical capabilities within mental health and to provide treatment as directed, assess potential difficulties, and respond to medical emergencies.Active NVCI.Working knowledge of CBT, DBT, and Trauma Informed Care.Working knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychopathology.

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