Licensed Practical Nurse

Cencora | Pharma solutions; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for its new facility in High Prairie, Alberta. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care as part of a collaborative health care team. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This position offers competitive pay and unique rewards in rural nursing, with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, vision, and disability

Career growth opportunities through in-house courses

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CLPNA.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking.
• Collaborate within an interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Care
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 26-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2025
• 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: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

The candidate must have the physical capability to perform all aspects of the role, including the ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs. Basic computer skills required. Strong leadership and critical thinking skills, demonstrated by the ability to direct other healthcare workers, problem solve and escalate clinical concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills and must be committed to patient and family centered care. Demonstrated ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with patients, families, and team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years' experience on a medical-surgical or Acute Care unit.