Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Renal Dialysis unit of the Alberta Kidney Care North program. The LPN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within a multidisciplinary team, delivering care to acute and chronic renal failure patients with full scope of practice.

This temporary part-time 0.40 FTE position includes shift rotations (Days/Evenings/Weekends), posting end date 23-OCT-2026, and a remote retention

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN education program.
• Current registration and practice permit as an LPN with CLPNA/Health Care Aides Alberta.
• Basic Life Support certification (BCLS-HCP).
• Must have IV Therapy and Medication Administration courses.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs (18 kg).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a renal dialysis setting.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, high‑quality care.
• Perform patient and family centred care within AKC North guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Current CLPNA registration/permit

Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider

IV Therapy course

Medication Administration course

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

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 be 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 located out of the Grande Prairie Hemodialysis Unit.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be 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: LPN - Renal Dialysis
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Hemodialysis Unit, Alberta Kidney Care North
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.53
• Maximum Salary: $43.85
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Hemodialysis Unit, Alberta Kidney Care North
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.53
• Maximum Salary: $43.85
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Must have Physical Assessment, IV Therapy and Medication Administration course. Must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg). Proof of successful completion of the CLPNA Administering Blood or Blood Products module is required if you were a graduate prior to June 2022 The AKC–N program requires candidates to complete/pass Hemodialysis Training. Candidates with previous experience will be required to complete Hemodialysis Training as per Manager/Educators discretion. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive 4 week full-time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full-time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full time buddy shifts. Upon successful completion of the orientation the LPN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 weeks of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager. Required to attend 1-day mandatory post orientation (3 Months Post) in person for Edmonton zone employees and via zoom for outside of the Edmonton Zone employees. Advanced Practice Standards 3-10 & 16-17 required (found in the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses – 5th Edition on the CLPNA website).

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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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