Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Alberta Kidney Care – North program. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, focusing on renal dialysis. The role involves critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication with patients and families. Enjoy a competitive salary and a Remote Retention Allowance, while working in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CLPNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Provides patient and family-centered care to renal failure populations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity in our program for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North program. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Decisions are made in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides patient and family-centered care to acute and chronic renal failure patient populations. The LPN will practice within the guidelines and philosophy of the AKC. You will be encouraged and expected to work at your full scope of practice and provide a variety of nursing duties in accordance with current policies and nursing care standards. This position is based at the Grande Prairie Unit. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place up to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional healthcare 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.

Additional Program Details:

• Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Grande Prairie Hemodialysis
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 25-AUG-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: $27.89
• Maximum Salary: $36.48

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Licensed 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 Requirements:

• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Courses in Physical Assessment, IV Therapy, and Medication Administration.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Proof of successful completion of the CLPNA Administering Blood or Blood Products module if graduated prior to June 2022.
• Basic computer skills.
• Completion/pass of Hemodialysis Training, which is an intensive 4-week full-time schedule plus 2 weeks of buddy shifts. Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years recent Adult Acute Care experience.
• Recent acute and chronic hemodialysis and/or nephrology nursing experience.