Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Lac La Biche seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the 23-bed acute care unit that also offers Labour and Delivery services.

You will practice within a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient and family centred care, and using nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to promote safe, high quality outcomes.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality, patient and family centred care.
• Work to the full scope of your practice within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions while engaging patients and families in their care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

LPN education program

LPN registration with CLHA

Tools

ACLS

ENPC

TNCC

CTAS

Job description

Join Our Team at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre and discover the natural beauty of Alberta while making a meaningful impact as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the 23-bed acute care unit that that also offers Labour and Delivery services. In this role, you’ll work to the full scope of your practice within a multidisciplinary team, providing patient and family centered care. You’ll care for a diverse range of clients using your organizational and critical thinking skills to deliver holistic care. We’re seeking a strong problem solver and decision maker who can assess, plan, and evaluate interventions while engaging patients and families in their care. You’ll promote health, ensure safe, quality outcomes, and model Alberta Health Services values. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle as you grow your career.Lac La Biche is located on traditional and ancestral lands of the First Nations of Treaty 6 and the Metis. It is a beautiful, multicultural community that offers a quieter, more affordable lifestyle closely connected to nature. Known for its clean air, unobstructed natural views, and many nearby beaches, the area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy a multitude of year‑round activities. Lac La Biche Lake—one of Alberta’s largest lakes—along with extensive trails and parks, contributes to a relaxed pace of life that supports strong work–life balance. The community also offers arts, cultural, and sports opportunities, including a well‑supported sports facility and town‑backed community events. With quality K‑12 schools, Portage College’s main campus, essential services, and affordable housing, Lac La Biche is a family‑friendly place that blends small‑town warmth with modern convenience, while remaining within driving distance of larger centres.

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: Acute Care
• Primary Location: Lac La Biche HC W.J.Cadzow Bld
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• 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: Acute Care
• Primary Location: Lac La Biche HC W.J.Cadzow Bld
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

Experience in the last year with acute and/or emergency care, wound care, IV initiation, and medication administration.Additionally, The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Current certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS).

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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