Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Town of Cardston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Cardston. The LPN will provide patient-centered care, utilizing critical thinking and teamwork skills. Candidates must complete an accredited LPN program and hold certification with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. This position is part-time with a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Current certification for IV management and BGM.
• Recent acute medical/surgical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking skills.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Your Opportunity

Nestled in the rolling foothills of southwest Alberta lies the quaint town/county of Cardston. Just 30 minutes from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Cardston intersects both the Cowboy Trail and Canada's historic Mormon Trail. Rich in First Nations culture, pioneer heritage, cowboy tradition, and performing arts, Cardston is a hospitable hub from which to experience southwest Alberta and Glacier National Park just across the border in Montana. If you enjoy an authentic experience, we invite you to saddle up and come to Cardston, a place for adventure, a place to come together, a place to remember!

Role Overview

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: Acute Care
• Primary Location: Cardston Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.10
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 3
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Weekends, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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: Current certification for IV management and BGM. Recent acute medical/surgical nursing experience with strong knowledge base. Successful candidate will be expected to work at full scope of practice. Must have demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills. Works well as a team member. Flexible in adapting to changes in workload and assignment as required. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Meditech. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with one or more years of LPN experience.