Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Ponoka seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a rural hospital team overseeing care in ER, acute care, Goal unit, and labor/delivery. You will be mentored to transition into the rural nurse role with guidance to develop competence and confidence.

You will provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care within an interprofessional team and adapt to shifting priorities across units.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care as part of an interprofessional health care team.
• Be flexible to work across units (ER, acute care, Goal unit, labour and delivery) as priorities change.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Practical nurse education program

Job description

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 a variety of areas: this includes 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. As an LPN working at our facility, you will be a vital part of our collaborative health care team. Previous experience will be valuable in transitioning to the Rural Nurse role; however, you will be provided with mentorship and education opportunities to increase competence and confidence in the rural nurse role. You will be expected to provide safe and competent care to our patients in a collaborative, family centered care approach. As a member of our team, you will be flexible in what area of the hospital you work in as priorities will change rapidly between each unit. Ponoka, which means Elk in Blackfoot serves a large First Nations community. Our town is located along Highway 2 in the Battle River Valley within an hour drive to major cities. Our community provides a great opportunity for families, adventurists, and people wanting a rural life

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 Details

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 1, Unit 2, ER
• Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 31
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• 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:

• CTAS- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification in the last 2 years.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Neonatal Resuscitation Program CAM-A, CAM-B, Lead 2

Preferred Qualifications:

• CTAS- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification in the last 2 years.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Neonatal Resuscitation Program CAM-A, CAM-B, Lead 2