Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Alberta Kidney Care program in Wetaskiwin. The LPN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for renal failure patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have completed an accredited LPN program and have at least two years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience. The position is part-time with a range of responsibilities and a salary range of $27.89 to $36.48 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide patient and family centered care to renal failure patient populations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Basic computer skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

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.

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 unit or program 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. This posting is based in the Wetaskiwin Hemodialysis 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, 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 Details:

• Classification: LPN - Renal Dialysis
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Wetaskiwin Hemodialysis - Alberta Kidney Care North
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 05-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 15-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.89
• Maximum Salary: $36.48
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required 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 Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of recent (within the last 2 years) medical-surgical nursing experience is required. Physical Assessment, IV Therapy and Medication Administration courses are required. Advanced Practice Standards 3-10 & 16-17 required. These can be found in the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses – 5th Edition on the CLPNA website. Successful candidate must be able to lift 40 pounds (18kg). Basic computer skills are required. The AKC-N program requires candidates to complete/pass hemodialysis training. Hemodialysis training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on availability. Hemodialysis orientation will take 6 weeks: 4 weeks of on‑unit training and 2 weeks of buddy shifts (or equivalent hours). A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to buddy shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with current (within 12 months) hemodialysis or nephrology experience.