Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services, St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide full-scope nursing care in a rural hospital setting.

You will work within an interprofessional team, assess, plan, and evaluate care interventions, and support patients and families with evidence-based practices while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Minimum one year in Emergency and/or Acute nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience in medication administration and IV initiation/push is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care within a rural hospital.
• Work within an interprofessional health care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Practical nurse 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. There is the opportunity that you may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for nurses. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in a welcoming and supportive community.

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 Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.56 Posting End Date: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 10-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 16 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:

Minimum one (1) year in the last two years of Emergency and/or Acute nursing experience is preferred. Previous experience in all forms of medication administration, IV initiation/push.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or 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. The following certifications are preferred: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Foundations in Emergency Rural Nursing (FERN).