Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Drumheller is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for a temporary part-time position at the Drumheller Health Centre. You will work as part of an interprofessional team across acute care, obstetrics, emergency, and ICU, delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.

The role requires completion of an accredited LPN program, active or eligible registration, current BCLS-HCP, and at least 2 years in Med/Surg/Acute Care within the last five years.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide care across Acute Care, Obstetrics, Emergency and ICU as part of an interprofessional team.
• Deliver safe, patient- and family-centred care with strong assessment and care planning.

Skills

LPN practical nurse

Patient care

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication

Education

Accredited practical nurse program

LPN registration

BCLS-HCP certification

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 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.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Care, Obstetrics, Emergency, ICU
• Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.62
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• 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: Acute Care, Obstetrics, Emergency, ICU
• Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.62
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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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