Licensed Practical Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join Unit 39, an eight-bed pediatric inpatient psychiatry unit in Red Deer Regional Hospital. The temporary 0.60 FTE position runs through May 2027 with shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

Posting ends 02-NOV-2026; position available 12-NOV-2026. You will work in a fast-paced clinical setting, providing patient- and family-centered care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to stabilize youth in crisis and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Current registration and practice permit with the CLHA.
• Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider is required.
• Two years’ experience in a child and adolescent mental health setting is preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient- and family-centered care within a pediatric inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team in crisis stabilization and therapeutic engagement.
• Support youth through short-term stabilization with sound clinical judgment and a calm therapeutic approach.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

CLHA registration

BCLS-HCP

Job description

Unit 39 is looking for a motivated and compassionate LPN to join our team in for a temporary position. Unit 39 is an eight bed Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit specializing in crisis stabilization for youth facing acute mental health challenges. Here, you will work within an interdisciplinary team in a fast paced, highly acute clinical environment, supporting children and adolescents through critical short-term stabilization and therapeutic engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for child and adolescent mental health and demonstrate sound clinical judgment, a calm and flexible therapeutic approach to support youth in crisis. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of struggling youth.

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 Recovery Alberta 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 Recovery Alberta.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 39
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 39
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 24-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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 practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

Resume and cover letter added as attachments are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years’ experience in a child and adolescent mental health setting. New grads are also welcome to apply.

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