Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Unit 22 Med/Surg team at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. You will provide patient- and family-centred care within an interprofessional team, guided by standards and policies, to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Posting details include the AUPE AUX designation, 1.0 FTE, and shifts across days/nights with a 12-week cycle. A competitive pay rate applies, with a retention allowance and criminal record check requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient and family centred care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in Unit 22 Med/Surg.
• Adhere to applicable legislation, standards of practice and policies.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

BCLS-HCP

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Job description

The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with close to 70,000 residents. In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities.The new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is bringing care closer to home for the nearly 400,000 Albertans living in the North Zone. With a state-of-the-art cancer care facility, increased bed capacity, and a robust referral center, the GPRH will become an important health hub for northwest Alberta. Every day, you can deliver excellence in care in Grande Prairie alongside an interdisciplinary team of passionate and dedicated professionals. Come to northern Alberta, where the people are warm, you can expand your horizons, and experience the beauty of the North.AHS offers a competitive rate of pay and currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Unit 22 Med/Surg
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• 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: Unit 22 Med/Surg
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• 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:

Recent Acute inpatient medical or surgical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Connect Care

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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