Licensed Practical Nurse

Extendicare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Every other weekend off

Mileage reimbursement

Education allowance

Health benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services. As an LPN, you will conduct scheduled community visits to care for patients with support from RNs for more complex cases, serving individuals of varying ages in homes to promote comfort and independence.

This role offers autonomy, a balanced schedule with every other weekend off, and opportunities to develop long-term therapeutic relationships while practicing and expanding complex clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Active LPN registration with CLPNA.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in delivering community-based care is an asset.
• Reliability and flexibility for varied schedules.
• Willingness to travel to patient residences within a designated area.
• Experience with vulnerable populations and patient safety focus.
• On-call coverage, including after hours, is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled community visits to assess patient needs within scope of practice.
• Provide ethical and safe nursing care and monitor care plans.
• Use assessment tools to identify patient needs and adjust plans accordingly.
• Build rapport with patients and maintain clear, updated records.

Skills

Active LPN registration

Valid driver’s license

Community care experience

Reliability & flexibility

Willingness to travel

Experience with vulnerable populations

On-call readiness

Job description

Job Description

In this community nursing role, you as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will have scheduled visits within the community to care for patients in various settings with the support of RNs for more complex patients. You will work with patients of all ages with differing complexity of care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. If you are looking for a career that offers you autonomy, independence and a work-life balance, this position is for you!

Why you’ll love working here:

• Be a part of a great supportive team of fellow nurses and supervisors
• Attractive scheduling including every other weekend off
• Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients
• Opportunity to practice and develop complex clinical skills
• Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation
• Education allowance for employees and family
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practice
• Provide ethical and safe nursing care
• Use appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individual needs
• Execute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as required
• Engage patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust
• Maintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans

What you bring:

• Registration with the CLPNA as a LicensedPractical Nurse with 'Active' status
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Experience in delivering community care is an asset
• Reliability and flexibility
• Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area
• Experience working with the vulnerable population
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Required on-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needs

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Time Type

Full time

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needsincluding high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personalsupportand home support.We workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independentlivingand relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.