Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN-AR00-018)

Bethany Care Society; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Airdrie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide outstanding care and support to residents. The role involves promoting resident dignity, ensuring safety, documentation, and effective teamwork. Candidates must be a graduate of a recognized nursing program, hold an active CLPNA registration, and preferably have dementia care experience. This is a part-time temporary position, with shifts during the day and evenings.

Benefits

Generous vacation and leave time

Competitive salaries

Retirement savings programs

Maternal leave top-ups

Qualifications

• Previous Licensed Practical Nurse experience is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote service excellence and ensure privacy and dignity for residents.
• Document care and communicate with healthcare team members.
• Maintain safety standards and adhere to emergency preparedness protocols.
• Participate as an effective team member in care evaluation.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work in a demanding environment

Understanding of English

Education

Graduate of recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program

Active Registration with CLPNA

Dementia Care Certificate

Tools

RAI/MDS 2.0 tool

Computer skills

Electronic documentation

Job description

ABOUT BETHANY

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

WHY BETHANY?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany.

ABOUT THE ROLE

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing outstanding care and support to residents, resident’s families and volunteers within their designated scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides service that is responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating resident independence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents’ needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Assists residents with all activities of daily living as required, while maintaining the resident’s privacy and dignity.
2. Documentation: Accurately and comprehensively documents and reports care and related observations to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors, observes and documents residents’ holistic needs in the health care record, including the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well-being of the resident.
3. Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all residents, occupational health and safety and emergency preparedness and response policies and procedures.
4. Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
5. Teamwork: Cares for and works cooperatively with others as an effective team member. Participates with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and changing the documented care needs of residents.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Graduate of recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Previous Licensed Practical Nurse experience is preferred
• Active Registration and in good standing with CLPNA
• Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
• Demonstrates ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
• Excellent observation, communication and critical thinking skills
• Current CPR certification
• Dementia Care Certificate and experience preferred
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS 2.0 tool, computer skills and electronic documentation is preferred

Position Information:

• Posting Number: 25-9370
• Position Number: LPN-AR00-018
• Location: Bethany Airdrie
• Classification: LPN
• FTE: 0.58
• Non-Union/Union: AUPE
• Department/Unit(s): LTC
• Position Type: Part-Time Temporary (Temporary End Date: March 31, 2026)
• Temporary End Date: March 31, 2026
• Hours of Work: Days (0700-1500 hours) and Evenings (1500-2315 hours)
• Shift Per Cycle: 13 shifts per 28-day cycle
• Position Start Date: December 12, 2025
• Posting End Date: November 24, 2025, 2025 at 6:00PM

How to Apply:

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

INTERNAL APPLICANTS Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

Apply Online at: http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by submitting your resume and cover letter.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.