Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in home care in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, under the Home Care Manager and with the RN Case Manager. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering quality, patient- and family-centred care in clients' homes or alternate settings.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, applying nursing processes, and safe, high-quality practice.

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).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, monitor and evaluate clients in their homes or alternate settings in consultation with the RN Case Manager.
• Coordinate and provide quality home care in collaboration with clients and families.
• Provide direct nursing care in clients' residences or alternate care settings as determined by assessment.

Skills

Home care nursing

Critical thinking

Nursing processes

Education

Accredited LPN 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:

05-OCT-2026

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

15-OCT-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.