Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Westlock Healthcare Centre. The role entails providing quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess a practical nursing diploma, be registered or eligible with the CLPNA, and have strong communication and interpersonal skills alongside experience in emergency and surgical care.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the CLPNA.
• Ability to work shift rotation schedules.
• Demonstrated responsibility for maintaining ongoing competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking in patient care.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional health care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationships

Team player

Basic computer skills

Technical nursing skills

Education

Practical nurse education program

Certification with CLPNA

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Westlock is located in a rural setting, 70km north of Edmonton where Nurses work within a multidisciplinary team to provide family focused nursing care. This environment is suitable for candidates who have recent medical/surgical, emergency, and labor and delivery room experience, certification in a relevant specialty area, charge nurse experience, and leadership training. Westlock has an active OR with orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, obstetrics and general surgery. Westlock is also an Acute Stroke Center for the north. Westlock Healthcare Center is a fast paced environment and requires individuals with good communication and organizational skills. Relevant advanced certifications and professional development opportunities are available to successful candidates.

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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Westlock Health Care Centre
• Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 28-AUG-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.58
• Maximum Salary: $36.13
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to work shift rotation schedules. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Must be Team player and willing to train and assist in all areas of the hospital. Basic computer skills, good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships -Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

ACLS. TNCC. NRP. Experience with post-Partum Care. Emergency Room experience.