Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Unit 22 - Med/Surg at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. You will deliver safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care as part of an interprofessional team.

The role requires an accredited LPN program, active CLHA registration, BCLS-HCP, and recent acute medical or surgical experience. Shifts include days, nights and weekends; posting ends 09-NOV-2026.

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).

Skills

LPN license

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Nursing processes

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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 organization's shared vision and values.

• 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: 09-NOV-2026


• Employee Class: Regular Full Time


• Date Available: 14-DEC-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 medical or surgical inpatient experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with connect care.