Licensed Practical Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Wainwright; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Wainwright is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multidisciplinary home care team. You will provide patient- and family-centred care guided by nursing processes, with emphasis on safety and quality in a community setting.

The role requires an accredited practical nursing program, active registration, and BCLS-HCP certification. Family-centred care and ongoing competence are valued in this position.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work under supervision and in alignment with applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

LPN registration

BCLS-HCP

Physical stamina

Education

Accredited practical nurse education program

Job description

Wainwright is a vibrant and friendly community of around 7,000 located in east central Alberta on highway 14 and 41. Wainwright is a major service center for the agriculture and oil and gas industries and is home to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Wainwright is a community of delightful contrasts, boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods from charming older districts lined with trees to steadily expanding new residential subdivisions. You will be conveniently close to inviting parks, modern playgrounds and numerous recreational amenities including the Peace Memorial Multiplex with walking track and climbing wall, pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, meeting rooms and banquet halls. The quality of lifestyle in this community is enhanced by an excellent choice of schools for children, extensive health care facilities and an unlimited array of year-round recreational opportunities. Wainwright is located in a rural setting where Licensed Practical Nurses work within a multidisciplinary team to provide family focused nursing care. This environment is suitable for candidates who are independent and self-driven. Homecare staff provide hands on care for a diverse client group in private homes, community group housing, non-designated Lodge/Manor settings and supportive living facility both in the town of Wainwright and the surrounding community.

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 Provincial Building
• Primary Location: Wainwright Provincial Building
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-MAY-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Care Provincial Building
• Primary Location: Wainwright Provincial Building
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-MAY-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

Ability to meet the physical demands of position required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Homecare experience preferred.Home Care Connect Care training completed.Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence.5 years Nursing experience.

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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