Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide full-scope care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, in a rural hospital setting.

You will support urgent medical needs, including emergency psychiatric care, deliver patient- and family-centred care, and uphold evidence-based practices. This Regular Part Time role offers 0.70 FTE with 7.75-hour night and weekend shifts.

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 CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care in a rural hospital setting.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional health care team to deliver care.
• Assess, plan and evaluate care interventions using evidence-based practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Practical nurse diploma/education program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Join Our Team at St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and experience the natural beauty of Alberta while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic rural hospital setting. In this role, you will work to the full scope of your practice within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, providing patient- and family-centered care grounded in evidence-based practices. As part of a rural hospital, you’ll care for a diverse range of clients with urgent medical needs, including those requiring emergency psychiatric support. Your strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills will be essential as you deliver holistic care in a fast-paced environment. We’re seeking a proactive problem solver and confident decision-maker who can assess, plan, and evaluate care interventions effectively. You are passionate about engaging patients and families in their care journey, promoting health, and consistently delivering safe, high-quality care that reflects our core values. St. Paul is “a people kind of place.” Located within Alberta’s lake country on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the beautiful lands of the Metis. It was founded in 1896 as a Metis colony where you can now find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. St. Paul also offers you the opportunity to purchase your home with affordable values. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post‑secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul.

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

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 04-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: 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

• Previous experience in all forms of medication administration, IV initiation/push.
• The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in the last 2 years of Emergency and/or Acute nursing experience.
• Current/recent experience in Emergency nursing.
• Previous experience in administration of blood/blood products, certification with immunizations, and medication administration through CVC/PICC/IVAD.
• Completion of the Connect Care Rural Nurse Modules.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Foundations in Emergency Rural Nursing (FERN).