Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Intensive Home Care team. You will provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care in the community and collaborate with the interprofessional health care team to support early hospital discharge when appropriate.

This 0.70 FTE, temporary part-time role requires LPN registration with CLPNA, current BCLS-HCP, and prior home care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with CLPNA/CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high‑quality, patient and family centred care in the community.
• Collaborate with interprofessional health care team to support early discharge.

Skills

LPN

BCLS-HCP

Home care experience

Education

Accredited LPN program

Job description

Reporting to the Area Manager, Red Deer Home Care, you will interact with the team and clients/families to provide quality care to clients in the community. As part of the Intensive Home Care and Community Response team you will work closely with clients/families and members of the health care team to facilitate early hospital discharge and to prevent hospital admissions when appropriate. The successful candidate will play a key role in timely and appropriate referrals to stakeholders as relevant and/or provide direct care as needed. You may be required to cover other assignments as workload dictates.LEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Intensive Home Care
• Primary Location: Red Deer Bremner Ave Comm Hlth
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Intensive Home Care
• Primary Location: Red Deer Bremner Ave Comm Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).Minimum 2 years’ experience in Home Care or related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

I.V certification preferred. Experience in HPT, wound care, palliative care and client teaching is an asset. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a team environment are needed.For Internal candidates, completion of Required Organizational Learning and up to date CCHSS education.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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