Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Unit 32 Oncology, Palliative Care on a 0.70 FTE, temporary part-time basis. Shifts include days, evenings and weekends.

You will work with an interprofessional team to provide family-centered care and contribute to a compassionate, high-quality patient experience. The role requires current LPN licensure with CLPNA, BCLS-HCP, and the ability to administer IV meds/PICC care within scope.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality, patient and family centred care within an interprofessional team.
• Deliver care aligned with legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and IV therapies within full scope of practice as authorized.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Job description

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 organization's shared vision and values.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 32 Oncology, Palliative Care
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• 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 32 Oncology, Palliative Care
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• 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:

Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). 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.

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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