Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Ponoka, Alberta, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a temporary position starting September 2025. The LPN will work in a collaborative healthcare team, providing patient-centered care in various units. The ideal candidate should have an accredited nursing education and be registered with CLPNA. This role offers a salary range of CAD 27.58 to CAD 36.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting is valuable.
• Certification in CTAS, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Neonatal Resuscitation is preferred.
• Flexibility to work different shifts in various hospital areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent care to patients and families.
• Work collaboratively within an interprofessional healthcare team.
• Utilize nursing processes to deliver quality patient-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision-making

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible registration with CLPNA

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

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre has an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. As an LPN at our rural hospital, you will work in various areas, including a 10-bed ER, a 19-bed acute care unit, a 10-bed Goal (Goal-oriented active living) unit, and our busy labor and delivery area. You will be a vital part of our collaborative healthcare team. Previous experience is valuable for transitioning to the Rural Nurse role; however, mentorship and education opportunities will be provided to increase your competence and confidence. You are expected to provide safe, competent care to our patients in a collaborative, family-centered approach. Flexibility to work across different hospital areas is essential, as priorities change rapidly.

Ponoka, meaning Elk in Blackfoot, serves a large First Nations community. Located along Highway 2 in the Battle River Valley, within an hour’s drive to major cities, our community offers great opportunities for families, adventurists, and those seeking rural life.

Description:

As an LPN, you will be part of an interprofessional healthcare team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Guided by your education, experience, and AHS policies, you will play a key role in providing safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care aligned with AHS’s shared vision and values.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Unit 1, Unit 2, and ER

Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre

FTE: 0.73

Posting End Date: 05-SEP-2025

Availability: Starting 15-SEP-2025, temporary position ending 30-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Salary Range: $27.58 - $36.13

Requirements:

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

Additional Qualifications:

• CTAS certification in the last 2 years
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• CAM-A, CAM-B, Lead 2

Preferred Qualifications: Same as additional qualifications listed above.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Location postings: Ponoka, Alberta (CA$28.49 - CA$35.86), Wetaskiwin, Alberta (CA$28.49 - CA$35.86).