Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Pediatrics Unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will deliver excellent patient care using critical thinking and decision-making skills while supporting family-centered practices. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have current CLPNA registration.
• Minimum two years recent experience.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification (BCLS-HCP) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional healthcare team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Accredited Practical Nurse Education Program

Tools

BCLS-HCP Certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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 registration. Two years of recent satisfactory experience. Current pediatric experience and/or evidence of ongoing professional development related to pediatrics. A philosophy of Family Centered care. A willingness to support and work well within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate positive outcome for child and family. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Applicable advanced certification within the desired/specific specialty area. Be a mature, motivated, self-directed person with demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills as evidenced by performance appraisals, reference checks and interview participation. Be able to work positively, effectively, and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team, in the provision of family focused care. Have up-to-date computer training. BCLS-HCP certificate required. IV initiation competence is desirable. Must 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, 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: 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: 0.00 Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 07-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $27.58 Maximum Salary: $36.13 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

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

Preferred Qualifications: