Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

Alberta Health Services; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Westlock, AB is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Alberta Kidney Care – North program, Hemodialysis Unit. You will provide patient- and family-centred care to adults with acute and chronic renal failure, within a multidisciplinary team and according to policy.

The role requires completion of an accredited LPN program, active CLPNA registration, BCLS-HCP, and ongoing Hemodialysis training. Part-time, regular hours with 0.51 FTE are offered.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family centred care within the AKCNorth program.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for renal dialysis patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Physical assessment

IV Therapy

Medication Administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

CLPNA registration and practice permit

BCLS-HCP certification

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 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 Westlock Satellite Dialysis Unit.

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

Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Hemodialysis Unit, Alberta Kidney Care-North

Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.51

Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 19-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 10

Shifts per cycle: 18

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.
• Basic computer skills required.
• 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.