Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care/ER

Alberta Health Services; Elk Point; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Elk Point is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient- and family-centered care in Acute Care and the Emergency Department. You will work across a rural hospital setting, applying evidence-informed practices within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, planning and evaluation of interventions, with a focus on safe, quality outcomes and support for patients and families.

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 CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care in Acute Care and ER.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and evaluate interventions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making in a rural hospital setting.

Skills

LPN

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

LPN Education program

BCLS-HCP

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care/ER

Join Our Team at Elk Point Healthcare Centre and discover the natural beauty of Alberta while making a meaningful impact as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at a rural hospital with 12 acute care beds. In this role, you’ll work to the full scope of your practice within a multidisciplinary team, providing patient- and family-centered care based on evidence-informed practices. You’ll care for a diverse range of clients in both Acute Care and the Emergency Department, using your organizational and critical thinking skills to deliver holistic care. We’re seeking a strong problem solver and decision maker who can assess, plan, and evaluate interventions while engaging patients and families in their care. You’ll promote health, ensure safe, quality outcomes, and model Alberta Health Services values. Enjoy comprehensive training across all hospital areas and a supportive team environment while experiencing the unique rewards of rural nursing.Nestled in rolling green hills along the North Saskatchewan River, Elk Point is a welcoming town that began as a fur trading post. The community sits on Treaty 6 territory and those lands of the Metis. The town is now a thriving community shaped by agriculture, oil, and its strong sense of history and culture. The town sits at the edge of Alberta’s Lake Country, along the scenic Iron Horse Trail, offering endless opportunities for outdoor exploration. Families enjoy K–12 schools, parks, sports fields, and a variety of community programs and local events. Elk Point is also a hub for history buffs, with nearby provincial historic sites such as Fort George–Buckingham House. Whether you love the outdoors, sports, history, or community life, Elk Point truly has something for everyone.There is the opportunity that you may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for nurses.

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, Emergency Room
• Primary Location: Elk Point Healthcare Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 18-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 16
• Shifts per cycle: 56
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.16
• Maximum Salary: $43.42
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Acute Care, Emergency Room
• Primary Location: Elk Point Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 18-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 16
• Shifts per cycle: 56
• 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:

Experience in the last year with acute and/or emergency care, wound care, IV initiation, and medication administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Current certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS).

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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