Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Redwater; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Redwater, AB is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Emergency, Acute Care and Long Term Care teams at Redwater Health Centre.

You will provide patient- and family-centered care across the life span, guided by your education and registration, with standards of practice set by the Alberta College of LPNs.

This 1.0 FTE position offers shift work in a rural community with supports to ensure safe, high-quality care and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• completion of an accredited practical nurse education program
• Current LPN registration in Alberta (CLHA)
• Current BCLS-HCP certification

Responsibilities

• Provide patient- and family-centred care across the life span
• Deliver care in Emergency, Acute Care and Long Term Care settings
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to ensure safe, high-quality care

Skills

Assessment

Organization

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Accredited LPN program

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Living in a small town that’s close to a big city offers the best of all worlds. The Town of Redwater is situated in beautiful northern Alberta, one hour north of Edmonton. For residents who enjoy a busy lifestyle, we offer outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, an outdoor swimming pool, and the sand hills natural area for a great ATV ride! If the indoors is more for you, we have a multi-use recreational facility that will meet all your needs! Your role as a Licensed Practical Nurse will improve the lives of Albertans, providing patient- and family-centered care across the life span through your work in the areas of Emergency, Acute Care and Long Term Care.

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: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency, Acute Care, Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Redwater Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-MAR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 20
• Shifts per cycle: 70
• 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: Emergency, Acute Care, Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Redwater Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 20
• Shifts per cycle: 70
• 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

Demonstrated excellent assessment, organization and patient care skills required along with the ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating priorities and workloads. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be able to identify own learning needs and seek guidance in professional practice where knowledge deficits occur. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Ability to work shift work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. An excellent attendance record, reliability, and personal suitability must be demonstrated through employment references.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working as an LPN in a rural acute care/emergency assignment is preferred.

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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