Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Home Care team in Sylvan Lake. The LPN will assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in collaboration with the Registered Nurse Case Manager and provide direct care in clients' homes or alternate settings.

The role requires an accredited practical nursing program, LPN registration eligibility with CLHA, BCLS-HCP, and at least two years of recent home care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as an LPN with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Minimum of two years' home care experience in the last five years.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Excellent attendance and reliability documented by references.
• Willingness to meet preferred qualifications if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in community settings.
• Coordinate and provide quality care in clients' homes or alternate settings.
• Collaborate with families and interprofessional team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Apply nursing processes in alignment with laws, standards and policies.

Skills

LPN license

BCLS-HCP

Home care experience

Driver's license

Reliability

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

Tools

Connect Care PCS

Job description

Your Opportunity:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will report to the Home Care Manager and will be responsible to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in consultation with the Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community and will provide direct care in partnership with clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment.
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: Home Care Primary Location: Sylvan Lake ComHlt/MentalHlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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:
Minimum of two years' experience within the last five years of Home Care experience, although skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Valid Driver’s license. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in providing case management services with knowledge of Connect Care PCS and service authorizations. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wounds, lower limb assessments, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching. Aware of Continuing Care Health Service Standards and the ability to incorporate these standards in your practice.