Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Travel reimbursement (annual)

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fort Vermilion invites a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Home Care team. You will work as part of an interprofessional health care team, delivering nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and patient- and family-centred care, under applicable legislation and organizational standards.

This regular full-time role features days, 7.75-hour shifts, and a Northern Allowance with an annual travel reimbursement for eligible employees.

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 CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care as part of an interprofessional health care team.
• Utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making in alignment with legislation, standards of practice, policies and procedures.

Skills

LPN licensure

BCLS-HCP

Education

Practical nurse education

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

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.

Employer Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Care
• Primary Location: Fort Vermilion Community Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 29-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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

• As required.