Licensed Practical Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to provide direct, family-centered care to high-risk newborns in a level 2B NICU, using the nursing process in collaboration with an interprofessional team.

The successful candidate will have completed an accredited LPN program, be registered with CLPNA, hold BCLS-HCP, and ideally have Level 2 NICU experience.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited practical nurse education program.
• Current CLPNA registration and BCLS-HCP.
• NRP certification and ability to work shift work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to high-risk newborns in a level 2B NICU.
• Involve and advocate for families in all care decisions.
• Demonstrate nursing process, critical thinking and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe, high-quality environment and support ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Shift work ability

Education

Practical nurse education program

CLPNA registration

NRP certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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 organization's shared vision and values.

• Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.57
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.57
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent Level 2 NICU experience preferred.

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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