Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Red Deer Regional Hospital, Unit 26/Pediatrics. You will provide patient- and family-centred care within an interprofessional team, guided by standards, legislation, and policy.

Requirements include CLPNA registration or eligibility, BCLS-HCP, and pediatric experience. Regular part-time (0.60 FTE) with days/nights/weekends; posting closes 02-NOV-2026.

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 safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate positive outcomes for child and family.
• Adhere to applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computer skills

Adaptability

Education

LPN program accreditation

CLPNA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Job description

We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse who can demonstrate a past practice of excellence in nursing care delivery, interpersonal and human relation skills.The preferred successful candidate will:Have current CLPNA registrationTwo years of recent satisfactory experienceCurrent pediatric experience and/or evidence of ongoing professional development related to pediatricsA philosophy of Family Centered careA willingness to support and work well within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate positive outcome for child and familyEvidence of ongoing professional developmentApplicable advanced certification within the desired/specific specialty areaBe a mature, motivated, self-directed person with demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills as evidenced by performance appraisals, reference checks and interview participationBe able to work positively, effectively, and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team, in the provision of family focused careHave up-to-date computer trainingBCLS-HCP certificate requiredIV initiation competence is desirableMust be physically able to handle job requirements

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: Unit 26/Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• 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: Unit 26/Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• 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:

Ability and availability to pick up a combination of days, evenings, nights, weekends and short-call shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent Pediatric 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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