Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Stettler invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Day Surgery. You will be part of an interprofessional team delivering perioperative care across the patient’s surgical journey in a rural hospital setting.

Under CLPNA, ORNAC, and CSA standards, you will apply hands-on nursing skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice while supporting patients before and after surgery and endoscopy.

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).
• 5 years' experience in an Acute Care setting preferably surgery.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate perioperative nursing care.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional surgical team in Day Surgery.
• Support patients before and after surgery and endoscopy.
• Adhere to CLPNA, ORNAC, and CSA standards of practice and maintain patient safety.

Education

Practical nurse education program

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful perioperative care in a close-knit rural hospital setting, where teamwork, adaptability, and community connection truly matter. Collaborating with an experienced surgical team, the LPN delivers safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout the patient's surgical journey. Practice is guided by CLPNA, Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC), and CSA Standards of Practice, with a strong emphasis on hands-on skill, accountability, and evidence-based care. In a rural environment, the LPN plays an essential role - supporting patients before and after surgery and endoscopic procedures, contributing to a culture of safety, respect, and collaboration. This position offers a broad and rewarding scope of practice, allowing to grow professionally while making a visible impact in the community. Ongoing learning, self-reflection, and pride in professional practice are strongly supported. Stettler is located in the "Heart of Alberta", just 179km southeast of Edmonton and 101km east of Red Deer. It serves as a regional hub with a main trading area involving over 11, 000 people. The town has a wide assortment of community facilities including an elementary/junior high school, a composite high school, a library, twin arenas, an aquatic Centre, a performing arts theatre, and much more. The area also has a few golf courses and is close to Buffalo Lake.

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: Day Surgery
• Primary Location: Stettler Hosp and Care Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Day Surgery
• Primary Location: Stettler Hosp and Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

5 years' experience in an Acute Care setting preferably surgery.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work in a past paced environment. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods. Previous experience in a day surgery or endoscopy environment is preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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