Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Rimbey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Rimbey to join their home care team. The role requires collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient care, ensuring all tasks are performed safely and effectively. Candidates must be registered with CLPNA and able to perform physically demanding tasks. Weekend work is required. Competitive salary ranges from $27.58 to $36.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and hold a practice permit with CLPNA.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family-centered care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team.
• Assist with nursing diagnosis and care delivery.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Registration with CLPNA

Tools

Connect Care

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: As members of the multidisciplinary health care team, Licensed Practical Nurses working within their scope of practice collaborate on the delivery of care to meet the needs of clients. LPNs assist with the provision of nursing care to individuals in all developmental stages, contribute to the nursing diagnosis, and participate in nursing interventions and outcomes. You will be required to work weekends and must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Rimbey is a small town of approximately 2600 and is located approximately 45 minutes north west of Red Deer. The Rimbey Home Care program serves a large area of clients including the community of Rimbey and surrounding areas. We work closely with community groups, other health care services in the community and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Rimbey is the centre of a thriving mixed farming and oil and gas region and is the gateway to some excellent recreation facilities. Rimbey is centrally located amongst many lakes and rivers and close to the foothills and mountains. Rimbey is within close proximity to Sylvan Lake, Gull Lake and Pigeon Lake. An abundant array of wildlife offers endless hours of enjoyment for photographers and nature lovers. The town has a very sound economy and is blessed with having most services within the community. As you walk the streets of Rimbey you will always be greeted by a hello and a smile from those you pass by.

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 AHS 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 AHS.

Job Details

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Care
• Primary Location: Rimbey Community Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 19-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 29-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited 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).

Additional Required Qualifications

Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Connect Care, Microsoft Office and general computer skills is an asset.
• Experience with wound care is an asset.