Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Peace River is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join an interprofessional health care team, delivering safe, high‑quality patient and family‑centred care.

The role includes cross‑training in Emergency, Obstetrics and Acute Care, with shift rotations Days and Nights; a Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually is paid hourly.

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.
• Collaborate with the health care team to meet patient needs and safety requirements.

Skills

LPN licensure

BCLS-HCP

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. This dynamic role offers fully supported cross-training in Emergency, Obstetrics, and Acute Care. Once cross-trained, you will use your expanded skill set to provide vital nursing support and coverage across these applicable units as assigned to meet operational needs and changing patient volumes. 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.

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: Medical Surgical Labour Delivery Combined Primary Location: Peace River Comm Hlth Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 18-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required