Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fort Saskatchewan invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Home Living/Home Care team. The LPN provides safe, high‑quality nursing care in clients' homes, supports families, and collaborates with an interprofessional health team.

The posting covers Fort Saskatchewan with potential travel to Suburban/Rural East areas. Shifts include days and evenings; 7.75‑hour shifts; temporary full‑time with benefits.

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).
• Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve in a complex environment and work well in a team.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills with compassion and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high‑quality nursing care in clients’ homes.
• Collaborate with interprofessional health care team to meet client needs.
• Observe, monitor, report, and document changes in client condition.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and provide teaching to clients and families.
• Maintain documentation and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Typing speed

Computer proficiency

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

LPN registration with CLHA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to ALA policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN observes, monitors, reports, and documents changes in the client's physical, mental, and emotional state, assists the client with activities of daily living and provides the client and family with relevant information and teaching. The LPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the client. This position will be based out of the Fort Saskatchewan Home Care office, but may provide support to home care's Suburban/Rural East team, which may include travel to other home care network offices, as required.

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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home and Community Care
• Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

• The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• The candidate must be able to problem solve situations in a complex environment, work effectively within a team setting and contribute to patient/client planning processes.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary.
• At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands‑on assessment.
• You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet.
• The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk‑up apartments.
• Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an LPN.
• Experience in Continuing Care.
• Palliative care experience.
• Experience with Connect Care.