Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 4,546,000 - 5,982,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join Unit 32 Oncology/Palliative Care. You will work within an interprofessional team to deliver family-centered nursing care, with emphasis on palliative and oncology services.

The role requires current LPN registration with CLHA, BCLS-HCP, and the ability to administer IV meds with PICC/CVC/Nutritional support as part of the full scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse program.
• Active or eligible registration with CLHA.
• BCLS-HCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.
• Collaborate within an interprofessional team to support oncology and palliative care.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain exemplary attendance and full scope of practice for IV meds and related procedures.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential

Tools

IV meds administration

PICC care

Parenteral nutrition administration

Job description

Your Opportunity

Unit 32 is an acute medical unit where holistic palliative care, patient/family support and education, bereavement counseling, and Oncology related Nursing care feature predominately. A candidate who can work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team to provide family focused Nursing care is required. This environment is suitable for candidates who have current experience with palliative care and Oncology.

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

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 32 Oncology/Palliative Care
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• 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 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

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, to provide quality care to patients, and to report observations. Immediate experience in acute care is required as well as experience in oncology and/or palliative related care. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education is required. Self-directed individual with a positive attitude, and demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, evidenced by performance appraisals and reference checks. Must be up to full scope of practice with IV medications, PICC care etc. Have an excellent attendance record. Must have advanced authorization through CLPNA for Administering medication via CVC, PICC, and IVAD as well as Administrating Parenteral Nutrition. Please Note: All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health and Public Health, LPN, RN and RPN applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. As resumes are not kept on file, a cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for interview.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.