Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Oilfields General Hospital in Diamond Valley, Alberta. The role focuses on acute care on a 15-bed medical unit and in the Emergency Department, delivering patient- and family-centred care in a home-like setting.

You will collaborate with RNs, health care aides, rehab, pharmacy and physicians, lead through assessment and planning, and participate in health promotion and chronic disease management.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care on a general hospital unit and ED.
• Collaborate with RNs, HCA, rehab, pharmacy and physicians to plan and evaluate care.
• Demonstrate leadership through assessment, planning and ongoing evaluation of patient care.

Skills

LPN license

BCLS-HCP

Leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Practical nurse diploma

Job description

Your Opportunity

Nestled 58kms southwest of Calgary in beautiful Diamond Valley, Alberta, the vibrant Oilfields General Hospital offers an excellent rural nursing opportunity in a unique and diverse Alberta Health Services care facility. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Acute Care works in a Patient Family Centered Care environment that focuses on meeting the comprehensive and complex care needs of the patients and their families in a home like setting. Along with working on the 15-bed medical unit the LPN will be working in the Emergency Department. The LPN will work collaboratively with a variety of disciplines including RNs, Health Care Aides, Rehabilitation Staff, Recreation Therapy, Pharmacy and the Physicians group with the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health. The LPN provides leadership through assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of patient care. The LPN actively engages in health promotion, chronic disease management and enhancing the patient’s activities of daily living. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.

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.

Classification Details

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: General Hospital Acute Care and Emergency

Primary Location: Oilfield Community

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 05-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

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

• 1-year recent experience up to full time equivalent in a similar acute care setting.
• Demonstrated Nursing experience in a leadership role required.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a care team.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, effective decision making and conflict resolution skills.
• The LPN requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year recent experience up to full-time equivalent working in an emergency department.
• 1-2 years Nursing Experience in an Adult Clinical Care Setting.
• Demonstrated Palliative Care experience.
• Demonstrated education and experience with wound care.
• Current ACLS.

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