Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Wabasca-Desmarais; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Wabasca-Desmarais is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join an interprofessional health care team. You will provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care under guidance with education, experience, and standards of practice.

The role is Regular Part Time (0.80 FTE) with shifts including days, nights and weekends. A remote retention allowance up to $3,000 annually is provided, posting ends 2026-09-04.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as an LPN with CLHA.
• Current BCLS-HCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality, patient- and family-centred care.
• Work with an interprofessional health care team.
• Apply nursing processes, critical thinking and decision making.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Continuous learning

Education

Practical Nurse education program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Acute Care Primary Location: Wabasca/Desmarais Hlthcare Cnt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 04-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 14-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 33 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: As required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience or willingness to care for patients across the lifespan. Knowledge of rural and remote healthcare challenges. Adaptability and resourcefulness in changing clinical situations. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse populations. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.