Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

Alberta Health Services; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Renal Dialysis unit at Rocky Mountain House Hemodialysis. This role supports patients with acute and chronic renal failure within AKC North, under the supervision of the unit manager and a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform nursing duties, maintain patient safety, and participate in Hemodialysis training as required.

Qualifications

• ,Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Current registration with CLHA/CLPNA and license.
• BCLS-HCP certification.
• The AKC-N program requires Hemodialysis Training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Provide patient and family centred care.
• Work within scope of practice in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Time management

Organizational skills

IV Therapy

Medication Administration

Blood/blood products administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

CLPNA Blood/Blood Products module

Hemodialysis Training (AKC North)

Tools

Basic computer skills

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 at the Rocky Mountain House Hemodialysis Unit.PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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 shared vision and values of the organization.

• Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Alberta Kidney Care Noth - Rocky Mountain House Hemodialysis
• Primary Location: Rocky Mountain House HC
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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: Alberta Kidney Care Noth - Rocky Mountain House Hemodialysis
• Primary Location: Rocky Mountain House HC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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.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.Must be able to lift 40lbs (18kg).Recent acute and chronic hemodialysis and/or nephrology nursing experience.Basic computer skills required.

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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