Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; High River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver community-based nursing care. The role focuses on patient-centered planning, care delivery, and requires a valid driver's license for home visits. Ideal candidates have a practical nursing education and relevant experience, especially in home care settings. This position is casual/relief with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPNs.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle.
• Ability to handle and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients across the life span.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client needs.
• Ensure services are provided and modified based on client response.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active registration with CLPNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Laptop computer

Mobile phone

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in community-based settings in rural communities, this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an inter-professional health care team utilizing the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. The LPN is responsible for her/his nursing practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Home Care Manager, the LPN is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of Home Care clients and their caregivers/families. Based on the Continuing Care Case Management Competency Framework you demonstrate ability in the areas of personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, facilitating creative thinking, communicating and building relationships. Using a person-centered approach you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. In collaboration with the client/family you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization. There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker, including caring for clients in their homes or in the community. Please note this position is approximately 64 km SW outside of Calgary City Limits.

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.

Position Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: High River / Rural South Integrated Home Care
• Primary Location: High River Health Unit
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Qualifications

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:

• Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPNs.
• You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling upwards to 50 lbs) as a regular part of the job.
• Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years current nursing experience.
• Recent work experience in a community-based setting.
• Home Care experience preferred.