Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Drumheller seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our rural hospital team on a temporary part-time basis. The role supports a full-scope practice across acute care, obstetrics, ICU and emergency, within an interprofessional team and the community.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while delivering patient- and family-centered services. The successful candidate will have accredited LPN education, active CLHA registration, and BCLS-HCP certification,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide care across acute care, obstetrics, ICU and emergency.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Collaborate with interprofessional health care team to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN education program

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is a temporary position until March 31, 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.

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 shared vision and values of the organization.

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: 23-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 03-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-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

• As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Labour and delivery experience considered an asset.
• Emergency department experience considered an asset.