Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Town of Coronation; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver community-based nursing care, supervise Health Care Aides, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The role involves working in client homes across varying weather and conditions to meet health goals.

You will apply wound care, palliative care, and client teaching within a rural Alberta community, contributing to holistic, family-centred care in Coronation.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as an LPN with the CLHA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; able to meet physical demands (lifting, walking, driving).
• Transferring patients and transporting supplies as needed.
• Ability to drive in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred nursing care.
• Deliver leadership and supervision of Health Care Aides.
• Work independently in client homes and in varied weather conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to achieve health goals.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wound care

Palliative care

Client teaching

Home care experience

Acute care experience

Driving

Education

Accredited LPN education program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

If you love the idea of building relationships with clients and working with a dynamic, supportive team in a rural community, then this position might be just what you are looking for. As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in your community. Reporting to the Care Manager, you will use your strong assessment, organizational, and leadership skills to deliver quality nursing care to clients in the community and to provide leadership and supervision of Health Care Aides. The successful candidate will play a key role on the interdisciplinary team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic, client and family centered care. Your role will require you to work independently in client homes, lift and carry medical bags and be comfortable working in all weather conditions. In this role, you will utilize your strong oral and written communication and deliver quality nursing care to clients in all developmental stages in the community. Utilizing your experience in wound care, palliative care and client teaching, you will take a collaborative approach to meeting health goals, contribute to the nursing diagnosis and participate in nursing interventions and outcomes. Located in east central Alberta, the community offers beautiful big open spaces, salt of the earth resilient folks and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community. The community offers a high quality of life through a mix of recreational, health and community-driven services. It is known for its rural charm, affordability, and a strong active volunteer network that fosters community engagement.

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: Community Health Home Care

Primary Location: Coronation Community Health Ct

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 25-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: Varies

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: Other

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:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (GDL license is not acceptable).
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position: This position requires frequent physical demands including walking, bending, lifting, and standing and driving for long periods of time.
• Transferring patients of varying sizes and degrees of mobility.
• Transporting supplies and equipment.
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year Home Care experience.
• Minimum of one year Acute Care experience.
• Experience with wound care, palliative care and client teaching.