Licensed Practical Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role centers on providing safe, high‑quality, family‑centred newborn care in a fast‑paced NICU environment.

You will work with an interprofessional team, applying nursing processes, critical thinking, and decision‑making to support families and infants. Shift flexibility and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA/CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to high-risk newborns in a level 2B NICU using the nursing process.
• Involve and advocate for the family in all aspects of care.
• Organize and prioritize care; make decisions independently while adapting to changing situations.
• Promote a disciplined, safe, family-centered care environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Family-centered care

Communication skills

Nursing process

Decision making

Education

Practical nurse diploma/program (LPN)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

A candidate with strong interest, experience and ability to provide family-centered nursing care to newborn patients and families is required. A candidate with certification in a relevant specialty area and leadership training is preferred. Successful applicant will: Competently utilize nursing process in providing direct patient care to high risk infants in a level 2B NICU. Involve and advocate for the family in all matters of care. Disciplined and family centered care environment. Independently and effectively make decisions and able to adapt to changing situations. Organize and set priorities. Build commitment and trust with clients and co-workers. Promote/maintain safe work environment.

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.

Job Details:

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

• Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Basic computer skills.
• Current NRP certification.
• Good communication skills and 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 activities.
• Ability to work shift work.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.