Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Okotoks seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Home & Community Care team. You will work within an interprofessional group, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in the home and community setting.

You will participate in care planning with clients and families, provide hands-on nursing care, and ensure services are adapted as needed. A valid LPN license with CLPNA and BCLS-HCP are required, with a willingness to travel to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Home & Community Care clients.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional health care team.
• Develop and modify care plans with client/family based on needs and goals.
• Ensure services meet CLPNA standards and client needs.

Skills

BCLS-HCP

Manual handling

Laptop & mobile use

Two years nursing experience (pref)

Education

Accredited LPN education program

Post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPNs

Active/eligible for CLPNA registration

Job description

If you enjoy a role in providing services to clients in a community-based settings in rural communities, then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home & Community 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 & Community Care Manager, LPN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating 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 46 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, 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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Okotoks/Rural South Home and Community Care
• Primary Location: Okotoks
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Okotoks/Rural South Home and Community Care
• Primary Location: Okotoks
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Completion of an accredited Licensed 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). Completion of a post-basic Medication Administration Course for LPNs. You will be responsible for carrying and moving equipment, using and operating a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling upwards to 50 Ibs.) as a regular part of the job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work. Possession of a valid drivers' 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 & Community Care experience preferred.

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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