Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Drumheller is seeking a confident Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our rural hospital team. You will deliver patient- and family-centred care across acute, labour and delivery, ICU, and emergency in a collaborative, evidence-based environment.

This temporary role emphasizes adaptability, critical thinking, and strong communication within an interprofessional team. This position requires completion of an accredited LPN program, active CLHA registration, BCLS-HCP,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as an LPN with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• A minimum of 2 years in Med/Surg/Acute Care within the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care across multiple clinical areas.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a rural hospital setting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Job description

This is a temporary position until April 30, 2027, or until incumbent returns.The Drumheller Health Centre is seeking a confident and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our rural hospit...

This is a temporary position until April 30, 2027, or until incumbent returns. The Drumheller Health Centre is seeking a confident and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our rural hospital team. In this unique role, you'll be a vital member of both interdisciplinary team and the community, delivery high-quality, patient- and family centered care while building lasting connections. This position offers the chance to practice of the full scope of your profession in a collaborative, evidence-based environment. In our supportive team, you will provide care in multiple areas including acute care, labour and delivery, ICU, and emergency. Each day brings variety and reward as you assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with diverse needs. success in this role requires adaptability, strong critical thinking, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster trusted relationships. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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.

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:

A minimum of 2 years in Med/Surg/Acute Care environment within the past 5 years.