Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in High Prairie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join an interprofessional team in Acute Care & Emergency. You will provide safe, patient- and family-centred care while applying your nursing processes and critical thinking in alignment with standards.

The role offers casual/relief shifts with opportunities for in-house courses and ongoing professional development; prior experience in medical-surgical or emergency settings is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality, patient- and family-centred care within the interprofessional team.
• Apply nursing processes, critical thinking, and clinical decision making in alignment with policies.
• Collaborate with the Acute Care & Emergency units to support patient flow and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Practical nurse diploma (accredited)

Registration with CLHA (active/eligible)

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Experience the unique rewards and challenges of rural nursing in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility! Work to your full scope of practice in the Acute Care, Emergency, or Combined Medical/Surgical department and work with patients of all ages - every day is different! You’ll get a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes health, dental, vision, disability, and lifestyle considerations – check it out on our website. You can also grow your career through in-house courses or external opportunities. With AHS, you can thrive! The Town of High Prairie, “Gateway to the Mighty Peace,” is located in northern Alberta’s Big Lakes County. Individuals and families have public and Catholic K-12 options, with adult and post-secondary programs available locally through Northern Lakes College. Offering arts, cultural, and social activities, you can hike, bike, or fish the best spots at nearby lake shores - there’s something for everyone. Opened 2017, the High Prairie Health Complex features 30 acute care beds, obstetrics and surgical programs, emergency and outpatient departments and a full suite of healthcare services from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. The attached JB Wood Continuing Care Centre attached to health complex has 67 beds. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS 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. Grow your career in a brand-new facility, collaborate with a friendly and professional team, and experience the beauty of the North.

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: Acute Care & Emergency

Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 17-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 27-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in medical surgical or emergency nursing.
• Competition of ACLS, TNCC, CTAS or other emergency nursing certifications.
• Peri-operative training.