Licensed Practical Nurse - NICU

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care provider in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing family-centered care to high-risk infants, utilizing nursing processes, and advocating for families. Required qualifications include completion of a practical nursing program, current BCLS certification, and good communication skills. The position offers a temporary part-time role with a salary range of $27.58 to $36.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.
• Current NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing processes for direct patient care.
• Advocate for families in care decisions.
• Provide safe, quality patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification & 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: 0.69
Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 20-OCT-2025
Temporary End Date: 07-DEC-2026
Hours per Shift: 11.08
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 29
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $27.58
Maximum Salary: $36.13
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

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.